Motherwort – 50 Seeds
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 FREE SHIPPING on all orders of $35 or more. Flat Rate shipping no matter how many seeds you order. Tracking is included with every order.
Why gardeners love this pick
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
- FREE SHIPPING on all orders of $35 or more.
- Flat Rate shipping no matter how many seeds you order.
- Tracking is included with every order.
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