Motherwort, Siberian (Leonurus sibericus) seeds, organic
$3.95 – $44.10
Family: Mint (Lamiaceae)
Biennial hardy to Zones 3 to 7, otherwise grown as an annual, 60 days to harvest
(Siberian Motherwort, Honeyweed, Secondary source of Yi-mu-cao) Biennial, sometimes annual flowering to 7 feet tall. Traditional usage (TCM): invigorate the blood and regulate the menses. Yi-mu-cao=Good-for-mother. Decorative flowers on a lithe and blowsy plant. Plant prefers part shade to full sun, regular garden soil and plenty of water. Sow in the fall or early spring. Barely cover seed with soil, tamp securely and keep evenly moist until germination, which occurs in 1 to 3 weeks. Direct seed in garden or work up in pots. Thin or transplant to 1 to 2 feet apart.
Packet contains100 seeds
1 gram contains ~ 1,000 seeds
5 grams contain ~5,000 seeds
10 grams contain ~10,000 seeds
Certified Organically Grown
Question
Julie (verified owner) –
What is the difference between siberian and cardiaca?
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Richo Cech –
Hi Julie, Siberian has more deeply lobed leaves and is taller. Richo
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Tina M Braimah –
Ate the medicinal benefits the same
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Richo Cech –
Hi Tina, I do think they are. richo
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Lila McClellan –
Do all varieties of motherwort require lots of water and part shade? I have hot sun and little water in Colorado.
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Richo Cech –
Hi Lila,
I think that official motherwort, with its wider and softer leaves, does better with plenty of water and shade. It will go full sun, though. The Siberian Motherwort (Leonurus sibericus) is probably the most drought and elevation-tolerant of them all. That would be my choice for your area. richo
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Lila McClellan (verified owner) –
can I plant this when it is 20 at night and days are 40-60?
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Richo Cech –
Hello Lila,
Thanks for contacting. Yes, because if you look at how the mother plant drops its seeds in the fall, then they overwinter and germinate in the spring, and since the seeds germinate readily and there is no requirement for vernalization, then you just go ahead and plant them outside and they will come up. barely cover, tamp, and make sure they don’t dry out before germination. richo
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