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Self Heal Plant

Self Heal Plant

$14.99

Prunella vulgaris is a creeping, herbaceous meadow perennial (USDA Zones 4-8) found throughout North America. A member of the mint family, Self Heal yields small lance-like leaves and whirls of tiny, lipped, purple flowers. Self Heal has a long tradition of being used in herbal medicine for everything from stopping bleeding and healing wounds, to treating heart disease and sore throats. Fresh, it's edible and can be eaten in salads and soups. The dried herb can be macerated in vinegars, blended into nutritive herbal teas, or used in topical applications.

Care

This very adaptive plant can be grown under most soil, light and PH conditions.   It can be grown in full sun but may need some shade in hot dry conditions. Plant thrives in moist garden, pasture, orchard or streamside soil in the shade or sun.

Growth Habit

Flowers bloom at different times depending on climate and other conditions, but mostly in summer. Self-heal is a favorite of bumblebees and butterflies. Creeping evergreen ground cover flowering purple to 1 foot tall. 

Toxicity

Part of the mint family, this dog and cat-friendly herb is a rich source of vitamins, fatty acids, tannins, and triterpenes Deer resistant.  

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Prunella vulgaris is a creeping, herbaceous meadow perennial (USDA Zones 4-8) found throughout North America. A member of the mint family, Self Heal yields small lance-like leaves and whirls of tiny, lipped, purple flowers. Self Heal has a long tradition of being used in herbal medicine for everything from stopping bleeding and healing wounds, to treating heart disease and sore throats. Fresh, it's edible and can be eaten in salads and soups. The dried herb can be macerated in vinegars, blended into nutritive herbal teas, or used in topical applications.

This very adaptive plant can be grown under most soil, light and PH conditions.   It can be grown in full sun but may need some shade in hot dry conditions. Plant thrives in moist garden, pasture, orchard or streamside soil in the shade or sun.

Flowers bloom at different times depending on climate and other conditions, but mostly in summer. Self-heal is a favorite of bumblebees and butterflies. Creeping evergreen ground cover flowering purple to 1 foot tall. 

Part of the mint family, this dog and cat-friendly herb is a rich source of vitamins, fatty acids, tannins, and triterpenes Deer resistant.  

Plant size and shape may differ from what is pictured.

For mail orders: Plants may go through shock during shipping. Upon arrival, take the plant out and water it thoroughly. If you are not satisfied with your purchase, please notify us via email at sales@amgardens.com and include a photo(s) within 24 hours of plant arrival.

For in store purchases: If you are not satisfied with your purchase, please call us at 423-870-5000 or return the plant in its original pot/condition within 3 days. Trees and shrubs have a 1 year warranty (exceptions may apply), but we highly encourage you to give us a call or email if you notice issues with your plant. We'd love to help you figure out what's wrong and save your plant! 

Orders are shipped on Wednesdays and Thursdays; if your order is placed on a Wednesday, it may not ship until the following Wednesday. During peak season there may be delays in shipping. If it is too hot or cold, we suggest ordering during milder months to ensure plants arrive in best condition.