Lamiaceae
Prunella vulgaris subsp. lanceolata
Prunella vulgaris subsp. lanceolata
Also known as Prunella pennsylvanica var. lanceolata, Prunella laciniata, Prunella vulgaris f. albiflora, Prunella vulgaris f. alba
Flowering Plants · Edibles & Herbs · Native Plants · Self-Heal · Native Wildflower · Ground Cover · Medicinal Herb · Perennial · Pollinator Plant · Lawn Alternative · Lamiaceae
Self-heal is a tough, low-maintenance native perennial that thrives in average garden soil with moderate moisture. Plant it in full sun to partial shade and water regularly, especially during dry spells. It spreads readily and makes an excellent ground cover for naturalized or wildflower garden settings.
Growing conditions
The details behind the basics
- Daily light
- 4 hours
- Watering
- Water moderately to keep soil evenly moist; do not allow to dry out completely · Every 7-10 days
- Maintenance
- Low
- Soil
- loam
- Soil pH
- 7–7.5
- Temperature
- -20°F to 90°F
- Cycle
- Perennial
Hardiness
USDA 5a-9b
Form & growth
Mature size and habit
- Mature height
- 18 in – 3 ft
- Spread
- 2 ft
- Spacing
- 12 in apart
- Growth rate
- Fast
- Root depth
- Medium
- Flowers
- Yes
- Foliage
- Coarse
Ecology & origin
Where it belongs and what it brings
- Native to
- Alabama, Alaska, Alberta, Arizona, Arkansas, British Columbia, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Costa Rica, Delaware, District Of Columbia, Dominican Republic, Florida, Georgia, Guatemala, Haiti, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana
- Attracts
- Bees, Butterflies
Sources: trefle, usda
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