Is Leonurus Cardiaca a Weed?

Motherwort (Leonurus cardiaca) is another of the many introduced plants that has escaped domestic cultivation and has become a weed throughout the Midwest and most of upper North America. ... Motherwort is a perennial plant in the mint family and, like other plants related to mint, has a square stem.

Is motherwort an invasive weed?

Motherwort (Leonurus cardiaca) is considered an invasive plant in the state of Wisconsin. It's a perennial herb in the mint family. ... The herb produces many, many tiny seeds, and is self sowing — which is why it spreads so well.

How do I get rid of motherwort?

Chemical: Careful spot-applications of glyphosate (Roundup®, etc.) or triclo pyr (Garlon®, etc.) are the easiest and most effective means of control. Triclopyr is a broadleaf-specific herbicide and won't harm grasses or sedges.