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Common Selfheal

About Common Selfheal

Prunella vulgaris is a perennial wildflower that can be recognized by its erect, flowering spikes and hairy bracts. Its native habit includes moist fields, roadsides, pastures, and along woodlands. It can be grown in full sun but may need some shade in hot dry conditions. It is the host plant for the Clouded Sulphur butterfly.

Taxonomy

Scientific name

Prunella vulgaris

Genus

Prunella

Family

Lamiaceae

Order

Lamiales

Also known as

Lance selfheal, Heal-all, Common self-heal and Heart-of-the-earth

How to care for Common Selfheal

💦 Water

How often to water your Common Selfheal

Common Selfheal needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesn’t get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot.

Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.

Water 0.5 cups every
9

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☀️ Light

Finding light for Common Selfheal in your home

Common Selfheal love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.

Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.

Common Selfheal does not tolerate low-light 🚫.

Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Common Selfheal in your home 🏡.

🪴 Nutrients

How to fertilize Common Selfheal

Nutrient, fertilizer, and repotting needs for Common Selfheal: repot after 2X growth

Most potting soils come with ample nutrients which plants use to produce new growth.

By the time your plant has depleted the nutrients in its soil it’s likely grown enough to need a larger pot anyway.

To replenish this plant's nutrients, repot your Common Selfheal after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.

💡 FAQs

💦 Water Needs

Common Selfheal prefers for the soil to dry out between waterings and should be watered regularly. Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.

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☀️ Sunlight Needs

Common Selfheal requires abundant, bright and direct light. Place it less than one foot from a window to ensure it receives enough light to survive 💪. Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement in your home 🏡.

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🐶 🐈 👶 Toxicity

Common Selfheal is not known to cause harm to humans or pets. Regardless, if you, a family member, a cat, or dog has ingested any plant material, please consult a doctor or a veterinarian.

Is Common Selfheal Edible? →

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🪴 Soil

Common Selfheal does best in well-draining soil. A good soil will contain lots of organic matter such as coco coir as well as perlite or vermiculite to help with drainage. Adding a handful of perlite to regular store-bought potting soil should do the trick!

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⬆️ ⬇️ Growth Pattern

Common Selfheal grows along the ground and sends out shoots which will spread across the soil.

Common Selfheal Lifecycle →

Common Selfheal Size Guide →

How and When to Prune Common Selfheal →

🌦️ Growing Outdoors

USDA Hardiness Zone
Common Selfheal can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 4a-9b. Find your local hardiness zone here.

Common Selfheal Temperature Tolerance →

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🌱 Propagation

Common Selfheal can be propagated by division into new individual plants.

Check to see if there is more than one plant. In some cases they may still be beneath the soil surface. If you feel confident, you may remove the soil to check for baby plantlets below!
If there are multiple plants growing, unpot the plant and gently tug the plants apart, being careful not to disturb too many of the roots. They may be connected by large root segments which you may need to break to free the plantlet.
Pot up the new plant in well-draining soil
Repot the parent plant back into its original pot

How to Propagate Common Selfheal →

🍂 Yellow Leaves

Yellow leaves aren’t always a reason to panic, and can be a normal part of a plant’s life cycle. Unless brand new leaves are turning yellow or all the leaves change color at once, it’s likely just your plant shedding old leaves.

Overwatering and root rot are the most likely cause of problems in Common Selfheal, since they are sensitive to wet soil. The leaves may also appear to be curling or drooping. Less often, yellow leaves are caused by underwatering, nutrient deficiencies, or pests.

Replace soggy soil with fresh, dry soil and download Greg to make sure your plant never gets overwatered again!

🧐 Troubleshooting

When troubleshooting a sad-looking houseplant, start by checking for signs of distress in its leaves, such as yellowing, browning, or drooping, which can indicate overwatering or nutrient deficiencies.

Inspect the soil moisture; too dry or too wet soil can cause problems.

Ensure the plant is getting the right amount of light, as too much or too little can stress it.

Finally, consider environmental factors like temperature and humidity, and adjust care routines accordingly to revive your plant.