About
Prunella grandiflora, the large selfheal, is a mat-forming, semi-evergreen perennial to 15 cm with rooting, leafy stems and short, dense spikes of large, two-lipped, deep-violet flowers in summer. An ornamental and vigorous ground-cover for a sunny or partly shaded, moist border.
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.