Soft, upright attractive deeply lobed foliage with spikes of small pink flowers, motherwort is very easy to grow. It makes an attractive background plant, growing to 3 feet tall. It can self-sow and become invasive. It is an old medicinal plant, having many uses for the heart, and also for increasing or bringing on menstrual flow. It should never be taken during pregnancy. It will grow well in full sun or shade. Bee plant.