Leonurus macranthus
At a glance
- Lifecycle
- Perennial (hardy)
- Exposure
- Full sun
Cultivation
We have almost no information on this species and do not know if it will be hardy in this country, though judging by its native range it should succeed outdoors in most parts of the country. The following notes are based on the general needs of the genus. Succeeds in most soils.
Propagation
Seed - sow spring in a cold frame. Prick out the seedlings into individual pots when they are large enough to handle and plant them out in the summer. If you have sufficient seed then it can be sown in an outdoor seedbed, or even in situ. Division in spring or autumn. Larger clumps can be replanted direct into their permanent positions, though it is best to pot up smaller clumps and grow them on in a cold frame until they are rooting well. Plant them out in the spring.
Edible uses
Shoots - cooked.
Medicinal uses
The plant is a blood tonic and is used in the treatment of women's complaints, especially post-partum difficulties.
Habitat
Grassy places and thickets in hills all over Japan.
Native range
E. Asia - China, Japan, Korea, Manchuria.