Overview

Leonurus marrubiastrum is a bushy herbaceous perennial in the genus Leonurus, part of the Lamiaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Leonurus marrubiastrum grows best in full sun and partial shade, and tolerates most soils and any pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H4. Suggested uses include architectural, cottage and informal garden, wildflower meadow, wildlife gardens, low maintenance and flower borders and beds.

About

Chaiturus is a genus of plants in the family Lamiaceae, first described in 1787. It contains only one known species, Chaiturus marrubiastrum, native to central and southern Europe, Russia, Turkey, Caucasus, and Central Asia.

About the genus

Leonurus (motherwort) is a genus of flowering plants in the family Lamiaceae. It is native to Europe and Asia, naturalized in New Zealand, Hawaii, New Caledonia, and much of North and South America.

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Growing conditions

Best soil and position for Leonurus

Sunlight

Full sun, Partial shade

Soil type

Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand

Soil pH

Acid, Alkaline, Neutral

Soil moisture

Moist but well-drained

Aspect

East-facing, North-facing, South-facing, West-facing

Exposure

Sheltered

UK hardiness

H4

Plant details

Leonurus marrubiastrum size, habit and characteristics

Plant type

Herbaceous Perennial

Habit

Bushy

Foliage

Deciduous

Suggested uses

Architectural, Cottage and informal garden, Wildflower meadow, Wildlife gardens, Low Maintenance, Flower borders and beds

Care notes

Pruning and caring for Leonurus marrubiastrum

Propagation

Seed, Rooted cuttings

Pest resistance

Generally pest-free

Disease resistance

Generally disease-free

Frequently asked questions