Plant Library

Self Heal Prunella vulgaris

Common Name: Self-Heal

Botanical Name: Prunella

Variety: Prunella vulgaris

Blossom Color: White/Purple

Bloom Time: May-Sep

Zone: 3 to 9

Exposure: Sun or Part Shade

Mature Height: 12-24"

Mature Width: 6-12"

Notes: This Minnesota native is a creeping groundcover and a common component in bee lawns. It spreads by rooting stems that are relatively easy to control and divide. The showy clusters of purple to pink or white flowers are borne for an extremely long bloom time from May to September. It is a good choice for banks and slopes, garden beds, and wildlife gardens. It will attract butterflies.