Self-healPrunella vulgaris
a.k.a. Heal-all
Self-heal or Heal-all is a herb from the mint family that is a great addition to bee lawn mixes. It is a low-growing perennial that blooms in spikes of purple flowers.
USDA symbol: PRVU
General Information
| Plant Type | Forb |
|---|---|
| Height | 2 to 12 inches |
| Light Exposure | Sun, Part Sun |
| Soil Moisture | Dry, Medium |
| Bloom Color | Purple |
Tolerances
| Flooding / Inundation Tolerance | Moderate |
|---|---|
| General Resilience | 7 |
| Salt Tolerance | None |
| Stress Tolerance | Drought Tolerant |
Pollinator Value: High
| Bloom Months | June to October |
|---|---|
| Pollinator Benefit | Insect Pollinated, Provides Nectar |
Project Planning
| Project Type | Boulevard |
|---|---|
| Coefficient of Conservatism | 1 |
| Herbivore Sensitivity | Low |
| Lifespan | Perennial |
| Rate of Spread | Medium |
| Soil Stabilization | Shallow |
| Vegetative Reproduction | Clonal |
Range
| County | Aitkin, Anoka, Becker, Benton, Blue Earth, Carlton, Carver, Cass, Chisago, Clay, Clearwater, Cook, Cottonwood, Crow Wing, Dakota, Dodge, Fillmore, Freeborn, Goodhue, Hennepin, Houston, Itasca, Kandiyohi, Kittson, Koochiching, Lac qui Parle, Lake, Lake of the Woods, Le Sueur, Lyon, Marshall, Mille Lacs, Morrison, Mower, Nicollet, Norman, Olmsted, Otter Tail, Pine, Polk, Ramsey, Redwood, Rice, Roseau, Sherburne, Sibley, St. Louis, Stearns, Steele, Todd, Traverse, Wabasha, Wadena, Waseca, Washington, Wilkin, Winona, Wright |
|---|---|
| Ecoregion | Driftless Area, Lake Agassiz Plain, North Central Hardwood Forests, Northern Glaciated Plains, Northern Lakes and Forests, Northern Minnesota Wetlands, Western Cornbelt Plains |
| Approximate Eco Province | Eastern Broadleaf Forest, Laurentian Mixed Forest, Prairie Parkland, Tallgrass Aspen Parklands |