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Bella Blue Prunella

Prunella grandiflora 'Bella Blue'

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ZONES  4-9 | Good to grow! Zone
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Prunella grandiflora 'Bella Blue' (Self-Heal) is a vigorous, long-blooming groundcover with short spikes of violet-blue flowers that attract butterflies.
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Description

6-8"tall x 18-24" wide. Prunella grandiflora 'Bella Blue' (Self-Heal) is a vigorous, long blooming groundcover that spreads quickly to fill beds in sun, partial sun or full shade conditions. Blooming from late spring through the summer with short spikes of violet-blue flowers that attract butterflies, self-heal is an Old World plant traditionally used to treat skin injuries and other maladies. Prunella grows best in average to moist soils and is invaluable for stabilizing soil on slopes and bare areas. Best planted among taller perennials as it will overrun small, slower growing neighboring plants.

Planting & Care

Prunella (Self-Heal) - genus of wildflowers native to the Northern Hemisphere. Many species are used in traditional folk medicine.

Preferred growing conditions

  • Plant in most soil types including clay. Prunella prefers to be planted in a full to partial sun location. In hot climates, afternoon shade is best.
  • Prunella list medium to moist soils and should be irrigated regularly in arid western climates and given supplemental water during extended dry spells in the eastern US.
  • Mulch with common mulching materials except for moisture climates where plants should remain unmulched.
  • Deadheading will help to keep the plants blooming longer into the summer. When used as a large scale groundcover (lawn substitute), it can be deadheaded using a lawnmower set on high to keep the foliage looking tidy after blooming is done.
  • Fertilize lightly in the fall with a half and half blend of Yum Yum Mix and good quality compost.

Special comments

  • Divide in mid-spring if plants are needed in other areas of the yard. Otherwise, they can remain undisturbed.
  • A favorite nectar source for bumblebees and butterflies

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Key Features

Advantages

  • Attracts Butterflies
  • Groundcover
  • Long Bloom Time
  • Easy To Grow
  • Deer Resistant
  • Rabbit Resistant

Light Requirements

  • Morning Sun & Afternoon Shade
  • Full Shade
  • Full Sun

Bloom Time

Summer

Additional information

Planting Time

  • Spring / Summer

Soil Moisture

  • Average
  • Moist / Wet

Water Tolerance

Low-Water

Soil Type

  • Average Soil
  • Clay Soil
  • Well-Drained Soil
  • Low Fertility Soil
  • Compost Enriched Garden Loam Soil
  • Sandy Soil

Mature Height

6-8" tall

Mature Spread

18-24" wide

Growing Zones

  • Zone 4
  • Zone 5
  • Zone 6
  • Zone 7
  • Zone 8
  • Zone 9

Ideal Region

  • Anywhere In The US
  • Midwest
  • Northeast
  • Pacific Northwest
  • Southwest
  • West

Neonicotinoid Free

Yes

Non-GMO

No
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