Fertilizing gardens can be costly, especially if you are an organic grower. And even fertilizers labeled organic may contain some undesirable chemicals. They are also packaged in plastic, made in factories, and shipped long distances.Finding truly sustainable, healthy, and
How to Grow and Use Motherwort
06.06.2023 - 20:41 / gardenerspath.com / Heather Buckner
How to Grow and Use Motherwort Leonurus cardiacaWhen I began my studies as an herbalist, I was immediately drawn to wanting to learn more about motherwort.
This medicinal herb has a reputation for reducing anxiety, feelings of restlessness, and stress. It seemed to be calling my name.
But I had never grown motherwort before, and truthfully, I didn’t have any idea what it looked like, how to harvest it, or how to use it at home.
We link to vendors to help you find relevant products. If you buy from one of our links, we may earn a commission.
Lucky for me, motherwort is happy to grow most anywhere. Once I learned to recognize it, I realized it had been lurking around my garden all along!
Ready to learn how to grow your own crop at home, for visual interest, to attract pollinators, and to make your own herbal medicine?
Here’s what’s to come in this article:
What Is Motherwort?A spiky, weedy, clumping perennial herb that can reach up to five feet tall, motherwort is often found growing wild, especially in wet areas such as floodplains and riverbanks, or along streams. It is also a common weed along roadsides and in neglected gardens.
It is a member of the Lamiaceae family, and similar to many of its minty relatives, it is a vigorous grower that can sometimes be considered invasive.
The plant produces clusters of pink to purple flowers that rise along prickly sepals, blooming from midsummer through early fall.
It also has a unique leaf structure. The lower leaves have five cleft lobes with coarse teeth, and leaves with three lobes grow higher on the stem. The uppermost leaves are oblong with one pair of coarse teeth.
Motherwort’s botanical name Leonurus cardiaca means “lionhearted.” This may be related to the plant’s reputation for
The website greengrove.cc is an aggregator of news from open sources. The source is indicated at the beginning and at the end of the announcement. You can send a complaint on the news if you find it unreliable.
Top Autors
Popular Topics
gardenerspath.com
23.06.2023 / 00:47
How to Grow and Care for Dracaena
Do you love the look of lush greenery indoors, but you’re not ready to commit to anything that requires a lot of maintenance?Dracaena houseplants are ideal for busy, abs
gardenerspath.com
22.06.2023 / 10:38
How to Harvest and Preserve Elderberry
As the late summer sniffles simmer down and crisp fall winds begin blowing through the air, it is time to think about preparing for the impending cold and flu season – which, for me, includes harvesting and preparing my favorite winter remedies.We link to vendors to help you find relevant products. If you buy
gardenerspath.com
16.06.2023 / 05:36
How to Grow and Care for Lowbush Blueberries | Gardener's Path
One of my favorite summer activities is roaming through the woodlands near my home in Vermont, foraging for lowbush blueberries.A few summers ago, I decided to bring the berries to me and planted severa
gardenerspath.com
16.06.2023 / 02:01
How to Grow and Care for Areca Palm
Living in a northern climate with long cold winters, I am always looking for dramatic indoor plants to liven up my home.With its elegant, arching fronds, the areca palm add
gardenerspath.com
15.06.2023 / 10:43
11 Ways to Use Elderflowers for Food and Medicine | Gardener's Path
You may have heard talk about the benefits of elderberries, or even come across elderberry syrup on the shelf of your local health food store. But you likely never heard anything about the flowers.We link to vendors to help you find relevan
gardenerspath.com
12.06.2023 / 01:09
How to Create a Mini Indoor Greenhouse Garden
Looking to start seeds indoors, improve conditions for houseplants, or protect tender perennials during colder months?Constructing an indoor mini greenhouse is a
gardenerspath.com
12.06.2023 / 01:06
How to Revive a Wilting Spider Plant
Spider plants are an attractive and easy to care for houseplant, which makes them a popular choice for indoor gardening.If you are like me, however, and t
gardenerspath.com
12.06.2023 / 01:01
How to Overwinter Tropical Hibiscus Indoors
I am a serious fan of hibiscus tea, and while a quality box of tea bags can do the trick in a pinch, there is nothing quite like a fresh batch of ice cold jamaica made with flowers grown and dried right at home.We link to vendors to help you find relev
gardenerspath.com
12.06.2023 / 00:53
Why Is My Asparagus Thin? Tips for Growing Thick Spears
Asparagus is one of those crops that requires a decent dose of patience to grow.This perennial veggie takes a few years before you ca
gardenerspath.com
07.06.2023 / 09:34
How to Grow and Harvest Garlic Scapes
I’ll never understand why garlic scapes aren’t more popular. Outside of the community of garlic growers, most people I talk to have never even heard of them!Most grocery stores don’t sell them
gardenerspath.com
06.06.2023 / 20:28
Tips for Harvesting and Eating Kohlrabi Greens
Kohlrabi is a vegetable that really deserves more attention.In addition to its deliciously crisp bulbs, the plant produces l