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Chinese Motherwort

Chinese Motherwort

$4.50 - $4.50
$4.50
$4.50 - $4.50
$4.50

Leonurus japonicus - Plants form a leafy rosette followed by flower stalks that can reach 3-5' by late summer. Annual, sometimes biennial. An important plant in Chinese herbalism. It's Chinese name Yu-mu-cao means Good for Mother. Tough and hardy plants require little care to grow. 200+ seeds

Grown by Annapolis Seeds
Growing Info
Stratification None needed
Sowing Start seeds indoors March or April, can also be direct sown in May.
Transplant outdoors After the plants have established themselves, May or June
Spacing 12-18" between plants
Harvest Arial parts (leaves, flowers) can be picked anytime, said to be most potent just as flowering begins
Soil requirements Not picky, most soil is fine as long as it's well draining
Light Full sun to part shade
Life cycle Annual or biennial
Cold hardiness zone 3