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.