Motherwort - Leonurus cardiaca
hp50 (Leonurus cardiaca)
Up to 1.2 m tall member of the labiate family which can be used in naturopathy for heart problems. Goes well as a herb with quark or cream cheese. Excellent and long-flowering bee pasture. Does not like waterlogged soils.
Explanations
Hortus officinarium: The non-profit association Hortus officinarum has been committed to the maintenance and breeding of medicinal plants using bio-dynamic methods. The aim of Hortus officinarum is to provide high-quality varieties of medicinal plant species from top sources – pure lines and with strong vitality.
Bee-friendly: This plant has a good nectar or pollen supply, which is especially good for honey and wild bees, as well as other pollinating insects. There are 500 different kinds of wild bees alone. Some crops are best approached by specialists, others by generalists.