Common Self Heal

Prunella vulgaris

Plant Characteristics:

• Duration: perennial 
• Habit: herb 
• Size class: 1-3ft  
• Native Habitat: Gardens, fields, roadsides
• Bloom time: may-sept

Growing Conditions 

• Light:
  • Sun, partial shade
• Soil:
  • Moisture: Moist
  • CaCO3 Tol: Medium
• Condition comments:
  • favorite habitat includes moist fields, gardens, pastures and along woodland edges in the eastern and southern portions of Texas.
  •  It can be grown most anywhere, with a little extra water in very dry conditions. In very hot areas, give it a spot that is protected from the hot afternoon sun.

Benefits:

• Favorite of bumblebees and butterflies 
• Conspicuous flowers 
• Nectar source