Lance Selfheal
(Prunella vulgaris var. lanceolata)
Lance Selfheal (Prunella vulgaris var. lanceolata)
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Photo by: David Badke | License Type: CC BY-SA 4.0 | License URL: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/ | Rights Holder: David Badke | Publisher: iNaturalist | Date Created: 2017-07-07T17:57Z |
Estimated Native Range
Summary
Prunella vulgaris var. lanceolata, commonly known as Lance Selfheal, is a semi-deciduous perennial herb native to a variety of habitats including grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands across North America. It typically grows to a height and width of about 2 feet (0.6 meters), forming a low, spreading clump. Lance Selfheal is characterized by its lance-shaped leaves and dense spikes of tubular, purple flowers that bloom in the summer, attracting pollinators such as bees and butterflies.
Lance Selfheal is valued for its medicinal properties, as it has been traditionally used to treat minor wounds and ailments. It is a versatile plant in the garden, suitable for border fronts, rock gardens, and as a ground cover. It is also used in herbal medicine and can be made into a tea. This plant is drought-tolerant once established and can thrive in a range of soil types, though it prefers medium moisture and good drainage. It can be grown in full sun to part shade, making it adaptable to various garden conditions. While generally low-maintenance, it can become aggressive in some conditions, spreading rapidly through its rhizomes and self-seeding.CC BY-SA 4.0
Lance Selfheal is valued for its medicinal properties, as it has been traditionally used to treat minor wounds and ailments. It is a versatile plant in the garden, suitable for border fronts, rock gardens, and as a ground cover. It is also used in herbal medicine and can be made into a tea. This plant is drought-tolerant once established and can thrive in a range of soil types, though it prefers medium moisture and good drainage. It can be grown in full sun to part shade, making it adaptable to various garden conditions. While generally low-maintenance, it can become aggressive in some conditions, spreading rapidly through its rhizomes and self-seeding.CC BY-SA 4.0
Plant Description
- Plant Type: Herb
- Height: 0.5-2 feet
- Width: 1-2 feet
- Growth Rate: Moderate
- Flower Color: Purple
- Flowering Season: Summer
- Leaf Retention: Deciduous
Growth Requirements
- Sun: Full Sun, Part Shade
- Water: Medium
- Drainage: Medium
Common Uses
Bee Garden, Groundcover, Low Maintenance, Showy Flowers, Street Planting
Natural Habitat
Grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands
Other Names
Common Names: Selfheal , Lance-Leaved Self-Heal , Brunelle Lancéolée
Scientific Names: Prunella vulgaris var. lanceolata , Prunella vulgaris subsp. lanceolata , Prunella laciniata , Prunella vulgaris var. elongata , Prunella vulgaris f. iodocalyx , Prunella vulgaris f. albiflora , Prunella caroliniana , Prunella vulgaris f. alba , Prunella vulgaris var. rouleauiana , Prunella parviflora
GBIF Accepted Name: Prunella vulgaris subsp. lanceolata (W.P.C.Barton) Piper & Beattie