cow wort

How to Grow and Care for cow wort

cow wort · Leonurus cardiaca
Also known as: lion's ear; lion's tail; motherwort

A deciduous, herbaceous perennial wildflower with deeply-lobed palmate green foliage and whorls of purple-pink to white flowers with purple-spotted lips around a central stem which appear in the summer. Known for it's historical use in medicine for heart-related issues and also a great source of nectar for pollinating insects. Honey made from the nectar of this plant has a strong, mint-like flavour

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Planting and Growing cow wort

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Care difficulty2 / 5
Watering scheduleModerate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought and stagnant waterlogging
Sunlight requirementsPartial shade
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Soil typeChalk · Clay · Loam · Sand
Soil pHAcid · Alkaline · Neutral
Soil moistureMoist but well drained
FertilizingBalanced perennial feed every four weeks spring through summer growth
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How to Water cow wort?

Moderate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought and stagnant waterlogging

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What Are the Sunlight Requirements for cow wort?

Partial shade

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What Is the Ideal Temperature Range for cow wort?

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What Soil Is Best for cow wort?

Soil type
Chalk · Clay · Loam · Sand
Soil pH
Acid · Alkaline · Neutral
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What Are the Moisture Requirements for cow wort?

Moist but well drained

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How to Fertilize cow wort?

Balanced perennial feed every four weeks spring through summer growth

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How to Prune cow wort?

Cut back after flowering

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How to Propagate cow wort?

Prefers well-drained, poor soil but wiill grow almost anywhere and can cope with heavy soils

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How to Transplant cow wort?

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How to Care for cow wort in Winter?

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How to Repot cow wort?

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How to Harvest cow wort?

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Common Pests & Diseases

Diseases

Generally disease-free

Pests

Generally pest-free

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The Toxicity of cow wort

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More General Info About cow wort

Attributes of cow wort

Plant typeHerbaceous Perennial
Height1.5-2.5 metres
Spread0.5-1 metres
FoliageDeciduous
HabitBushy
OriginEurope, from Scandinavia to Northern Spain, Italy and Greece, naturalised in Southern Britain

Scientific Classification

Species
Leonurus cardiaca
Genus
Leonurus
Family
Lamiaceae
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