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common selfheal

common selfheal

Prunella vulgaris

herbaceous☀️ full sun💧💧 moderate water Hardy: Zone 3aZone 9b

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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
Upright
Growth Rate
moderate
Size
0.5–1.5′ tall × 0.5–1.5′ wide
Dormancy
deciduous
Family
Lamiaceae

Native Range

Europe and Western Asia

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

Companion Planting

Plants well with