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Motherwort

Leonurus urticifolius

Lamiaceae
Perennial
Ornamental
Fragrant
Attracts pollinators

About this plant

Leonurus urticifolius, commonly known as Motherwort, is a perennial ornamental plant that thrives in full sun and medium water conditions. It reaches a height of 0.6–1.2 meters and prefers loamy or chalky soil. This plant is suitable for USDA zones 4–9 and blooms from June to September with pink and white flowers. It is fragrant and attracts pollinators.

Light

Full sun

Watering

Medium water

Soil

Loamy, Chalky

Height

0.6–1.2 m

Spread

0.4–0.6 m

Zones

4–9

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Growing Conditions

  • Sunlight: Full sun
  • Water: Medium
  • Soil: Loamy, chalky
  • USDA Zones: 4–9
  • Height: 0.6–1.2 m
  • Blooms: June–September
  • Fragrant: True
  • Pollinators: True
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