About
Prunella laciniata, the cut-leaved selfheal, is a mat-forming, semi-evergreen perennial producing the characteristic rooting stems and short, dense spikes of two-lipped flowers of the genus with deeply cut or lobed leaves. A rewarding 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.