Leonurus cardiaca 'Grobbebol'

Motherwort is an ancient plant that has long been grown for its culinary and medicinal qualities. It is not often seen today, but we love 'Grobbebol' for its extremely ornamental, exotic looking foliage. The large, crinkled and contorted leaves are mottled, velvety, and exceptionally aromatic. Small pink flowers grow to 6' high by summers end.

Grows best in part shade in organically rich soil, but can tolerate full sun or full shade, drought, and poor soil. Self-sows moderately when happy.

Zones: 3 to 9
Family: Lamiaceae
Type: Perennial
Height: 24 to 30 in.
Spread: 12 to 18 in.
Exposure: full sun to part-shade
Soil Conditions: moist, average, humus rich, fertile
Bloom Time: June to September
Bloom Color: lilac-pink
Native Range: southeastern Europe and central Asia