Description
Prunella grandiflora, aksi known as Large-flowered Selfheal, is a charming herbaceous perennial that produces spikes of bright violet-blue flowers in late spring to early summer. The flowers are highly attractive to bees and butterflies, making it a great addition to wildlife-friendly gardens. This plant prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil, and can thrive in a variety of growing conditions, from moist to dry. Prunella grandiflora is low-maintenance and relatively pest-free, making it an easy plant for gardeners of any level of experience.
Key Facts
- Common Name(s):0
- Hardiness:Fully hardy
- How big will I get? Prunella grandiflora ‘Violet’ can grow to a height of 0.2m and a spread of 1m.
- Did You Know That:Prunella grandiflora is also known as “large-flowered self-heal” due to its use in traditional medicine to heal wounds and sores.
Plant Calendar
A rough guide to how this plant will change through the year.
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J | F | M | A | M | J | J | A | S | O | N | D |
Care Guide
Soil Requirements
Prunella grandiflora ‘Violet’ prefers moist but well-draining soil. This plant can grow in soil with a wide range of pH levels, it is not picky about the pH level of the soil.
Best Position
Prunella grandiflora ‘Violet’ can handle either an exposed or a sheltered position and can cope with either full sun or partial shade.
Maintenance
Prunella grandiflora ‘Violet’ is fairly low maintenance and doesn’t require any pruning.
Pest, Diseases and Wildlife
Prunella grandiflora ‘Violet’ can have problems with slugs and snails , and it tends not to have problems with diseases It is also known to attract bees and butterflies. It is not considered to be toxic.