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Self-Heal

Prunella vulgaris, Lamiaceae

Zones
3a–9b
Layer
Ground Cover
Lifespan
Perennial
Growth
Fast

Guild Roles

Ground CoverPollinator Attractor

Growing Conditions

Sun

Partial Sun (optimal)

Water

Moderate

Soil pH

5.5 – 7.5

Tolerances

Drought
Frost
Heat
Pest Resistance
Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

Japanese PierisPieris japonica
Beneficial Insect Habitat
Sweet AlyssumLobularia maritima
Beneficial Insect Habitat
Birdsfoot TrefoilLotus corniculatus
Nitrogen FixationPollinator Sharing

Antagonistic Plants

Japanese HoneysuckleLonicera japonica

Invasive honeysuckle suppresses native ground covers like self-heal through shading and root competition

Uses

Functions

Medicine

Edible Parts

Leaves

Common Questions

What zones does Self-Heal grow in?

Self-Heal grows in USDA hardiness zones 3a through 9b.

What are good companion plants for Self-Heal?

Good companions for Self-Heal include Japanese Pieris, Sweet Alyssum, Birdsfoot Trefoil.

Design guilds with Self-Heal and see companion relationships visually.

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