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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Care Guide
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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.
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Best Position
Prunella grandiflora ‘Violet’ can handle either an exposed or a sheltered position and can cope with either full sun or partial shade.
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Maintenance
Prunella grandiflora ‘Violet’ is fairly low maintenance and doesn’t require any pruning.
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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.