Prunella 'Loveliness'
large selfheal 'Loveliness'
A spreading semi-evergreen perennial to 15cm in height, with rooting stems bearing oblong or ovate leaves and short, erect spikes of light lilac-blue, tubular flowers in summer and early autumn
Size
Ultimate height
0.1–0.5 metresTime to ultimate height
2–5 yearsUltimate spread
0.5–1 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drained, Poorly–drained, Well–drainedpH
Acid, Neutral, AlkalineColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Green | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Purple | Green | ||
| Autumn | Purple | Green | ||
| Winter | Green |
Position
- Full sun
- Partial shade
Aspect
South–facing or North–facing or East–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered Hardiness
H6Botanical details
- Family
- Lamiaceae
- Native to GB / Ireland
- No
- Foliage
- Semi evergreen
- Habit
- Matforming
- 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
- Name status
Accepted
How to grow
Cultivation
Easy to grow plant for any soil in full sun or partial shade. May be considered invasive. Attracts bees and other beneficial insects. Good ground cover
Propagation
Propagate by division
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- City and courtyard gardens
- Wildflower meadow
- Wildlife gardens
- Low Maintenance
- Banks and slopes
- Flower borders and beds
- Garden edging
- Ground cover
Pruning
No pruning required
Pests
Generally pest-free
Diseases
Generally disease-free
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