Description
Leonurus cardiaca
Herbaceous perennial with many medicinal uses especially for female disorders. It is said to have a calming effect on the nervous system. The fresh or dried flowers can be used to flavour soups and beer, and used to make a tea. An olive-green dye can be made from the leaves. Full sun or part shade, and slightly moist soils, although it will tolerate some dry and poor soils.
Seed pods are prickly – care advised. Height to 130cm.
9cm pot. Certified organic plant.
