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common selfheal
Prunella vulgaris
perennial☀️ full sun💧💧 moderate water
A low-growing perennial with dense spikes of purple to violet flowers that attract pollinators. Hardy, drought-tolerant once established, and commonly found in meadows and roadsides.
Overview
- Form
- Growth Rate
- Size
- Dormancy
Tolerances & Soil
moderate
1471013
ColderWarmer
Zone range: Zone 3a to Zone 9bpH Range
7.0
3.556.589
pH range: 5.4 to 8Soil Texture
Seasonality
Bloom Season
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
Harvest Season
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
Season of Interest
Summer
Succession Role
pioneerearly successional
Native Range
Europe and Western Asia
Function & Care
dynamic accumulatorediblemedicinalpollinator nectarywildlife benefit
Edible Parts
leafflower
Establishment & Care
- Establishment
- Maintenance
- Propagation