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Prunella vulgaris

common selfheal, heal-all (Prunella vulgaris ssp. lanceolata)


Self-heal is a lovely groundcover for moist to average soils in full sun locations. It can tolerate drier soils with some shade or additional water in drought conditions. It has lovely spikes of purple flowers that attract many pollinators and is a host plant for the clouded sulphur butterfly.

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Height: 6-12 in
Spread: 1-3 Feet
Hardiness Zone: 4-9


Bloom Color: Purple

Characteristics & Attributes

Cultivation Status
Species
Exposure
Sun
Part Shade
Soil Moisture
Average
Dry
Ecoregion
(84) Atlantic Coastal Pine Barrens
(82) Acadian Plains and Hills
(58) Northeastern Highlands
(83) Eastern Great Lakes Lowlands
(59) Northeastern Coastal Zone
Ornamental Interest
Summer Bloom
Attracts Wildlife
Attracts Butterflies
Host Plant
Attracts Hummingbirds
Attracts Bees
Tolerance
Deer/Rabbit Resistant
Urban Environment
Compaction Tolerant
Additional Attributes
Low Maintenance
Landscape Use
Naturalize
Massing
Meadow garden
Groundcover
Growth Habit
Spreading/Suckering


North American Distribution


Photo by Dan Jaffe (c) Native Plant Trust
Photo by Dan Jaffe (c) Native Plant Trust