Leonurus quinquelobatus
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🌸flower (5)

Leonurus quinquelobatus

Dead Nettle

Tier 2 Difficulty: medium Water: low Light: full_sun
Temperature
5–35 °C
Soil pH
6–7
Hardiness
Zone 4–9
Click count
226
Observations
39

Description

Source: leafsnap

Leonurus quinquelobatus is a herbaceous flowering plant native to Eurasia, where it is found from Sakhalin, Russia west to Italy and central Europe.

Care Guide

💧 Water
☀️ Light Full sun

five-bladed motherwort is a sun-loving, perennial herbaceous plant native to open habitats and often thrives in meadows and grasslands. It prefers full sun but can also tolerate partial sun conditions.

Ideal: Full sun
🌡️ Temperature 5–35°C

five-bladed motherwort can tolerate a wide range of temperatures, but its distribution may still be restricted by different combinations of moisture and heat. It does best in warm summer climates with sufficient rainfall or watering. Extended periods of cloudy, rainy weather or sustained high temperatures can raise the chance of five-bladed motherwort dying. In winter, adequate protection from cold can increase the plant's survival rate.

Ideal temperature: 5–35°C
💨 Humidity
Humidity:
🪴 Soil 6-7
Soil pH: 6-7
🌱 Fertilizer

The best time to fertilize five-bladed motherwort is in early spring, as it comes out of dormancy and begins active growth. Fertilizing supplies essential nutrients for healthy development. Although five-bladed motherwort has relatively low fertilizer requirements, giving it fertilizer once a year can improve its survival and encourage better, longer-lasting flowers.

🪴 Pot & Repot
✂️ Pruning

Leonurus quinquelobatus is an herbaceous perennial known for its lobed leaves and pinkish flowers. To promote healthier growth, enhance its appearance, and extend its blooming period, it is beneficial to prune the plant in early spring. This practice helps remove damaged stems, improves airflow, and encourages the development of denser foliage, which enhances the plant's resilience and overall aesthetic appeal.

🌿 Propagating
🐛 Diseases & pets
☠️ Toxicity

Characteristics

Plant Type
Herb
Life Cycle
Perennial
Genus
Leonurus
Family
Lamiaceae
Hardiness Zone
4-9
Mature Height
0.61 m to 1.22 m
Mature Spread
30 cm to 61 cm
Leaf Color
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Type
Deciduous
Flower Color
Pink
Flower Size
1.02 cm to 1.52 cm
Bloom Time
Summer
Planting Time
Spring, Summer, Autumn
Harvest Time
Late summer, Early fall, Mid fall
Native Area
Russia, Turkey

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Common Names (1)

en Dead Nettle