Prunella — 2 species
Botanical species in the genus Prunella recorded in the PlantPeers database.
Edible
Prunella grandiflora
Prunella grandiflora
Family: Lamiaceae
Cultivation
Plants are hardy to about -25°c. Thrives in any damp soil in a shady position or in full sun. The sub-species Prunella grandiflora pyrenaica has larger flowers and is found wild on acid soils whilst the type species is usually found on alkaline soils.
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EdibleMedicinal
Prunella vulgaris
Prunella vulgaris
Family: Lamiaceae
Cultivation
Thrives in any damp soil, in full sun or in light shade. Plants are apt to become troublesome weeds in turf that is at all damp. Self heal is a good plant for growing in the spring meadow.
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