Prunella vulgaris - P11

Description
The Self-heal (Prunella vulgaris) is an upright, winter-green perennial that produces purple flowers from July to September. Its lanceolate leaves are dark green. In a sunny location with well-drained soil, it usually reaches a height of approx. 30 cm and is approx. 30 cm wide. The Self-heal is well tolerant of frost.

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Prunella incisa.

Bulletpoints
* the flowers are highly favoured by bees, bumblebees and hoverflies * wintergreen

leaves
The wintergreen leaves of the Self-heal are dark green, lanceolate.

Spread
Central Europe.

Frost hardiness
The Self-heal has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Upright.

Water
Water regularly and allow the soil to dry out in the meantime.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny position.

Soil
Normal soil.

Planting time
Planting: Autumn, depending on variety also in spring.

Care
If watered less frequently but thoroughly and thoroughly, the plant roots are encouraged to penetrate into deeper soil layers. This enables the plant to survive dry periods better.

Flower
Prunella vulgaris forms purple flowers from July.

Use
Rock garden, roof garden, bee pasture, ground cover, natural garden