cow wort · Pests & diseases

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

Watering: Moderate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought and stagnant waterloggingSunlight: Partial shadeInformation to be completed