Grow a classic from the apothecary garden with our heirloom Motherwort seeds. A member of the mint family, this hardy perennial is a historic medicinal herb with a long and storied history of use in traditional European and Chinese wellness practices. The plant forms a tall, stately clump, with unique, fuzzy whorls of pinkish-purple flowers that grow directly from the square stems. A favorite of bees, Motherwort is an easy-to-grow and resilient addition to any herb or pollinator garden.

⭐ What you'll love

• A historic and revered medicinal herb in traditional wellness practices.
• Unique, tiered whorls of fuzzy, pinkish-purple flowers.
• A hardy, low-maintenance perennial that will readily self-sow.
• An excellent plant for attracting bees and other beneficial pollinators.

🌿 Seed details

• Plant Name: Motherwort (Leonurus cardiaca)
• Seed Quantity: Approx. 50 seeds
• Type: Heirloom, Open Pollinated, Non-GMO
• Lifecycle: Perennial
• Height: 2-4 feet
• Days to Maturity: Blooms in the second year from seed.
• USDA Zone: 3-9
• Origin: American Grown

🌱 Growing instructions

• Sowing: Direct sow seeds outdoors in the fall or early spring. Starting indoors 6-8 weeks before the last frost is also possible.
• Depth: Plant seeds 1/4 inch deep.
• Spacing: Space or thin plants to 18-24 inches apart.
• Light Requirement: Full Sun to Partial Shade.
• Soil: Prefers well-draining soil and is very adaptable.
• Watering: Water regularly until established. Mature plants are drought tolerant.

✅ Our seed packets

• Professionally designed and made.
• Resealable for convenient, long-term storage.
• Eco-friendly and recyclable (contains no plastic).
• Includes full, detailed growing instructions.
• Vigorously tested to ensure the highest germination rates.
• Custom packets for weddings, baby showers, or events are available. Just message us!

🚚 Shipping

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