About
A herbaceous perennial, reaching 30-90cm, with a clump-forming habit. It produces colourful flowers in lavender.
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
Plant details
Suggested usesBorders, cottage gardens
Care notes
CultivationFertile, moist but well-drained soil
PruningCut back in autumn or spring
PropagationDivide every 3-4 years
Pest resistanceSlugs possible
Disease resistanceMildew in dry conditions