Photo of Prunella vulgaris flower by Karl Gercens III

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Prunella vulgaris

Also Known As

  • Heal All
  • Self-Heal
  • Selfheal

Plant type

perennial, herb

size

  • H: 12"-24"
  • W: 9"-12"

planting zones

  • 4a-8b

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Prunella vulgaris plant details

Prunella vulgaris is a broadleaf deciduous perennial herb with green foliage. In summer pink, purple and white flowers emerge. Attracts bees, butterflies and hummingbirds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular water. Does well in average and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Prunella vulgaris

Plant type: perennial herb
Plant family: lamiaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 9 IN - 12 IN - wide, 12 IN - 24 IN - tall
Flowers: pink, purple and white blooms in summer
Uses: border plant, medicinal

GROWING CONDITIONS for Prunella vulgaris

USDA Zones: 4a - 8b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: regular
Soil needs: average and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Hardy perennial in zones 4-8. A spreading ground cover producing long lasting 1-2" flowers in shade of violet, rose, to white. Attracts hummingbirds and butterflies, blooming June and July. An herb used in earlier days to stop bleeding, thus the nickname "self heal". 1 year old fully developed 4"pots.

Gardening facts about Prunella vulgaris plant

How to Grow Prunella vulgaris

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly sun
  • Water Needs

    • regular
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • white
    • pink
    • purple
  • Wildlife

    • bees
    • butterflies
    • hummingbirds
  • Flower Season

    • summer
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous
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