Description
Prunella grandiflora | Large selfheal
A delightful addition to any garden, Prunella grandiflora, commonly known as large selfheal, is a charming perennial that brings a touch of wildflower beauty to cultivated spaces. With its enchanting blue and purple flowers, this plant is perfect for creating a serene and picturesque setting in your borders or along garden edges.
This species is appreciated for its low maintenance and creeping growth, which allows it to cover ground effectively while adding texture and color.
Key Features
The key features of Prunella include:
- A robust growth manner, with large-flowered selfheal displaying a creeping, widespread habit that is perfect for filling in gaps and creating lush, green carpets in the garden.
- It flourishes in both sun and partial shade, making it versatile and easy to incorporate into various garden designs.
- The plant produces an abundance of flowers from June to August, adding a long-lasting splash of blue and purple hues.
- With its ultimate height reaching approximately 30 cm, large selfheal is ideal for low borders or as an underplanting for taller species.
Tips
- For optimal health and flowering, plant Prunella grandiflora in well-drained soil and ensure it receives adequate sunlight or partial shade.
- Although this species can tolerate a range of soil types, it thrives best when the soil is kept moist, so regular watering during dry periods is recommended.
- To maintain the shape and encourage denser growth, you may trim the plant after flowering. This will also help prevent it from spreading too widely if that is a concern.
- Divide the plants every few years to rejuvenate them and control their spread while also increasing your stock of this delightful ground cover.
