A native British wildflower of grasslands and verges that is loved by bees and other pollinators. You will find it in lawns that aren't treated with weedkiller and it makes goodground cover. Grows to 30cm tall (unless mown) and 30cm across in full sun or partial shade and a moist but well-drained soil. Produces purple flowers from June to September.
It will handle mowing very well but we recommend pausing in June to encourage more flowers.
Self-heal / Prunella vulgaris
Position: Flower border / Container
Flowering months: Jun / Jul / Aug / Sep
Light: Full sun / Mix of sun and shade / Dappled shade
Soil: Clay / Loam / Chalk / Sand
Tested in our local soil (t.i.o.l.s.): Yes
Drainage: Well drained / Moist but well-drained / Moisture-retentive / Poor drainage
Life cycle: Perennial (lives for many years)
Hardiness: Fully hardy (in Bristol winters)
Over winter: Stays evergreen