Species self-heal Guide

self-heal

Prunella vulgaris

Cycle:

Herbaceous Perennial

Watering:

Minimum

Propagation:

Division,Cutting,Seed Propagation,Layering Propagation,Stolon

Hardiness Zone:

3

Flowers:

Showy, Violet, Blue Flowers In Spring

Sun:

Full sun, Part sun/part shade

Soil:

Rocky , gravelly , dry

Fruits:

purple,black Fruits Ready In Fall

Leaf:

Yes

Leaf Color:

green

Growth Rate:

High

Drought Tolerant:

Yes

Salt Tolerant:

Yes

Care Level:

Low

watering

Self-heal (Prunella vulgaris) is a hardy plant that requires regular watering to stay healthy and look good. It prefers moist soil, but it should never be waterlogged. Water Self-heal once a week in the spring and summer months to keep the soil consistently damp. In the fall, reduce watering to every 2 weeks. During winter, it's best to water Self-heal only once a month. Make sure the top inch of soil is dry before watering so you don't overwater. If the soil feels dry 1 inch beneath the surface, it's probably time to give your Self-heal a good watering.

sunlight

Self-heal (Prunella vulgaris) is a species of sun-loving plant that thrives in full to partial sunlight. It does best when exposed to about 6-8 hours of direct sunlight per day during its blooming season; however, it can tolerate some shade and will adjust itself to its environment. During the late spring, summer, and early fall months, self-heal should be placed in a spot that receives direct sunlight. During the winter months, it can benefit from a bit of indirect sunlight. Self-heal also prefers a cool, moist environment.

pruning

Self-heal (Prunella vulgaris) should be lightly pruned once or twice a year in the early spring when the weather warms up. Pruning should focus on removing any dead, diseased or damaged foliage and developing a healthy shape for the plant. In addition, if the plant appears to be growing too thickly, remove some of the older, more mature growth to open the center of the plant - this will allow more airflow and light penetration. Shearing or cutting the plant back to the same height is not recommended, as this can promote an undesirable and unnatural look for the plant.