Leonurus sibericus
(Honeyweed, Siberian Motherwort)

Origin:  Central and southwest Asia, includes Mongolia, Russia and China
Family:  Lamiaceae
Light:  Full sun-part shade
Height:  4-6'
Spacing:  3'
Blooms:  Pink whorls around top-part of stem, mid-Summer
Foliage:  Green, deeply-lobed, narrow, ovate, cordate, toothed edges
Soil:  Well-drained, poor
Water:  Regular-low
Uses:  Perennial bed, container
Propagation:  Seeds

Comments:  Leonurus sibericus or Honeyweed or Siberian Motherwort is a herbaceous biennial with an upright growth habit. It is native to central and southwest Asia, including Russia, China and Mongolia.  In mid-Summer, Leonurus sibericus produces pink wlossoms born in whorls around upper part of stems; this is followed later by brown, oblong-shaped nutlets with seeds inside.  Honeyweed has green, narrow, ovate-cordate, deeply-lobed foliage with toothed margins.  It is easily propagated from seeds.  It thrives best in well-drained soil in a sunny to part shade location.  Honeyweed self-sows readily.  Trim spent blossoms or grow in a container to control spread.  Mass plant Leonurus sibericus for a lovely visual effect in the perennial bed.  For many years, the Chinese have been using Siberian Motherwort as a herb.  It has antioxidant, antifungal, antibacterial, diurectic and hypertensive properties and remedies menopausal cramps and regulates menstruations.  

USDA Zones:  5-9

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