About
Dark pink, tubular flowers are carried in whorls on leafy stems in summer. A spreading, semi-evergreen perennial to 15cm tall, forming a mat of dark green foliage. Grow as groundcover on a bank or in a wild garden, where the flowers attract pollinating insects.
About the genus
Prunella are semi-evergreen perennials of spreading habit, the prostrate stems rooting at the nodes, with dense, short spikes of small, 2-lipped flowers
Growing conditions
SunlightFull sun, Partial shade
Soil typeChalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil pHAcid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil moistureMoist but well-drained
AspectEast-facing, North-facing, South-facing, West-facing
ExposureExposed, Sheltered
UK hardinessH7
Plant details
Plant typeHerbaceous Perennial
HabitMatforming
FoliageDeciduous, Semi evergreen
Height0.1-0.5 metres
Spread0.5-1 metres
Time to full height2-5 years
Suggested usesWildlife gardens
Care notes
CultivationGrow in any moist but well-drained, moderately fertile soil in sun or partial shade
PruningClip back after flowering to maintain a compact shape
PropagationPropagate by division in spring or autumn
Pest resistanceMay be susceptible to slugs and snails
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-free