Self-Heal
Prunella vulgaris
A versatile, purple-flowered medicinal groundcover.
- Plant Type
- Perennials & Annuals
- Width
- 6-12 In.
- Height
- 6-12 In.
- USDA hardiness zone
- 3 - 9
- Sun requirements
- Full Sun, Part Shade, Full Shade
- Design image count
- 1
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Prunella vulgaris, commonly known as self-heal, is a low-growing perennial herb in the mint family with creeping, square stems and lance-shaped leaves. It produces dense, cylindrical spikes of tubular, purple to violet flowers from late spring through autumn. Highly adaptable, it thrives in moist, well-drained soils across various light conditions from full sun to shade. Historically valued for its medicinal properties, it is often used as a groundcover or in pollinator beds.