About

Prunella asiatica is a semi-evergreen, mat-forming perennial producing the characteristic rooting stems, toothed leaves and short spikes of two-lipped flowers of the genus. A rewarding ground-cover plant for a cool, moist, partly shaded position.

About the genus

Prunella, the selfheals, are semi-evergreen perennials of spreading habit with prostrate stems rooting at the nodes, toothed leaves and dense, short spikes of small, two-lipped, tubular flowers in summer. Good ground-cover plants for moist or shaded positions.

Plant details

Suggested usesBorders, containers, mixed plantings.

Care notes

CultivationPlant in well-drained soil. Water during establishment.
PruningRemove dead growth as needed.
PropagationPropagate by division, cuttings, or seed.
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free.
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-resistant.