Selfheal / Self-heal / heal-all / woundwort / heart-of-the-earth / carpenter's herb, brownwort / blue curls (Prunella vulgaris)
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❤️ Why you'll love it
A plant with a long history in folk herbalism, known by many old country names. The young leaves and flowers can be eaten raw in salads or cooked as a vegetable.
🌿 Details
How to look after Selfheal (Prunella vulgaris) in the UK
Position & Light:
Grow in full sun or partial shade. Selfheal, also known as heal-all, is a hardy, low-growing native perennial with dark green leaves and dense spikes of violet-blue flowers from midsummer to early autumn, which bees and butterflies love. It has a long history in folk herbalism. It suits wildlife gardens, wildflower meadows, lawns, path edges and the front of borders, and is tough enough to cope with mowing.
Soil & Watering:
Plant in moist, well-drained soil, including clay and chalk. Selfheal tolerates a wide range of soils, but does best in reasonably moist ground. Water regularly after planting and during prolonged dry spells. Once established, it is fairly tough.
Feeding:
No feeding is needed. It thrives in average soil, and rich soil encourages vigorous spreading.
Pruning & Maintenance:
It spreads by creeping stems and self-seeding to form low mats. Cut back after flowering to tidy plants and encourage fresh growth, or mow occasionally if grown in a lawn. Divide clumps in spring or autumn to make new plants and to keep spread under control. The young leaves can be added to salads in small amounts, but if you are unsure, seek advice before using any plant medicinally.
Common Problems:
- Spreading: Selfheal spreads freely. Remove unwanted growth and deadhead.
- Powdery mildew: Can occur in dry, shady spots. Water at the base and allow air circulation.
- Few flowers: Too much shade or frequent mowing. Allow it to flower between cuts.
- Leaf spot: Remove affected leaves.
- Slugs: May nibble young growth.
Supplied bare root, carefully packed with a moisture source to ensure freshness.
Plant height: approximately 10cm.
Please remember that most plants (except Evergreens) are dormant in Autumn/Winter so your order may have no leaves until Spring.
🪴 What Does Bare Root Mean?
Our plants have their full root systems but are carefully removed from the pot and soil before delivery.
The roots are wrapped in moist material and eco-friendly packaging to keep them fresh during transit.
It's less messy, reduces waste, and allows the plant to settle into your garden more easily once planted.
🌱 Sustainably Grown in Britain
Plants are sustainably grown and harvested at our nursery in the South West UK, without the use of pesticides or herbicides.
Packaged using biodegradable materials for an eco-conscious delivery.
📜 Certified & Compliant
We are APHA-authorized for Plant Passports: your assurance that our plants are healthy, pest-free, and meet UK plant health regulations.
🚚 Combined Postage & Fast Dispatch
No extra delivery charge when you buy multiple plants from us! Simply add all the plants you love to your basket and pay one flat delivery fee at checkout.
Shipped via UPS Express, so they are in transit for less than 24 hours: includes care cards tailored to each plant you order.
Orders are sent out at the beginning of each week to reduce time in transit,
see Delivery information.
📌 Planting Advice
Upon arrival, plant immediately in a cool, shaded spot (indoors or outdoors) and water thoroughly.
Once new growth appears, move to the final growing location.
💚 Our Guarantee
If your plant doesn't survive delivery*, just send us a photo and we'll send a replacement (or issue a refund).
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* provided you accept the first delivery attempt