Overview
Prunella vulgaris f. leucantha is a matforming herbaceous perennial in the genus Prunella, part of the Lamiaceae family, with semi evergreen foliage. Prunella vulgaris f. leucantha grows best in full sun and partial shade, and tolerates most soils and any pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H5. Suggested uses include cottage and informal garden, wildlife gardens, banks and slopes, ground cover, flower borders and beds and underplanting of roses and shrubs.
About
Prunella vulgaris f. leucantha is a cultivar of the Prunella genus, which comprises semi-evergreen, matforming herbaceous perennials. This plant spreads with prostrate stems that root at their nodes, producing dense clusters of small, two-lipped flowers. It thrives in a variety of soil types and pH levels, preferring fertile, well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. Hardy to UK zone H5, it is suitable for use in cottage gardens, wildlife areas, banks, slopes, and as ground cover or underplanting in flower borders and beds during spring and summer.
About the genus
Prunella is a genus of herbaceous plants in the family Lamiaceae, also known as self-heals, heal-all, or allheal for their use in herbal medicine.
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Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Prunella
- Sunlight
- Full sun, Partial shade
- Soil type
- Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
- Soil pH
- Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Moist but well-drained, Poorly-drained, Well-drained
- Aspect
- North, South, East, West-facing
- Exposure
- Exposed, Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H5
Plant details
Prunella vulgaris f. leucantha size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Herbaceous Perennial
- Habit
- Matforming
- Foliage
- Semi evergreen
- Suggested uses
- Cottage and informal garden, Wildlife gardens, Banks and slopes, Ground cover, Flower borders and beds, Underplanting of roses and shrubs
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Prunella vulgaris f. leucantha
- Propagation
- Seed, Division
- Pest resistance
- Generally pest-free
- Disease resistance
- Generally disease-free
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Prunella vulgaris f. leucantha?
Prunella vulgaris f. leucantha prefers full sun and partial shade. It suits exposed and sheltered positions.
What soil does Prunella vulgaris f. leucantha need?
Prunella vulgaris f. leucantha is adaptable and grows happily in most soil types, including chalk, clay, loam and sand. It is happy in soil of any pH. Aim for soil that stays moist but well-drained to poorly-drained to well-drained.
Is Prunella vulgaris f. leucantha hardy in the UK?
Prunella vulgaris f. leucantha has an RHS hardiness rating of H5, meaning it is hardy in most of the UK, tolerating -15 to -10°C.
How do I propagate Prunella vulgaris f. leucantha?
Seed, Division.