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| Identification |
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Genus
Prunella
Species
vulgaris
Variety
Cultivar
Common names
heal-all
self-heal
xu ku cao
Family
LAMIACEAE
Specimen number
S11523
Data source
HtZn p159;MedPl p122
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| Life cycle |
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Life form
Terrestrial
Life cycle
Perennial
Life span
3 - 10 years
Annual cycle
Not applicable
Stature
Groundcover
Growth form
Not applicable
Growth habit
Various
Overall height
1' - 1' 8"
Overall spread
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| Climate |
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Sunshine
Full sun to light shade
Water
Dry, well drained
Optimal soil texture
Average
Acceptable soil pH
Neutral
USDA hardiness
USDA zones 04a-09b
AHS heat zones
Heat zones 08-01
Sunset climate zones
Not classified
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| Garden |
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Suitable for gardens
yes
Nursery
Unknown
Compost
no
Size at acquisition
Unknown
Garden location
Unknown
Garden notes
Prunella vulgaris is a butterfly attractor. Only bee-lovers should consider this plant for their gardens. Heal-all (also known as self-heal) can survive very cold winters with annual averages as low as -30� Fahrenheit. Prunella vulgaris is known as xu ku cao in Chinese. This plant needs summer days with high heat. This species grows well in average soils. Full sun to light shade is best for growing this plant. It needs soil that is dry, well drained.
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| Special qualities |
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Tolerates drought
no
Tolerates high humidity
no
Tolerates seaside conditions
no
Insect resistant
no
Disease resistant
no
Deer resistant
no
Best uses
Symbiosis
Attracts butterflies
yes
Attracts hummingbirds
no
Autumn foliage
no
Colorful berries
no
Desirable qualities
Attracts bees
Other interest
Other interest color
Other interest period
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| Adverse factors |
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Common pests
Poisonous parts
Poisonous indications
Internal poison
no
Dermatologic poison
no
Livestock poison
no
Mechanical injury
no
Hay fever pollen
Hay fever season
Adverse qualities
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| Herbal medicine |
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Medicinal properties
vulnerary
astringent
hemostatic
hypotensive
Medicinal parts
Aerial parts
Flowers
Has medicinal uses
yes
Do not self-administer
no
Do no use if pregnant
no
Legally restricted
no
Toxicity precautions
Medicinal notes
Prunella vulgaris has numerous traditional medicinal uses. Some of its many uses are: as a vulnerary, as an astringent, as a hemostatic and as a hypotensive. More uses are listed in the medicinal properties section. The aerial parts and the flowers are used in herbal preparations.
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| Traditional uses |
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Parts used
Traditional uses
Contemporary uses
Fragrance
Fragrance parts
Fragrance intensity
Fragrance category
Dye parts
Dye color
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| Cultivation |
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Propagule
Stolon
Pollination method
Planting style
Crop spacing
Row spacing
Cold frame
Planting period
Harvesting period
Frost tolerance
Heat requirement
Fertilizer
Typical
Time to harvest
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| Nutrition |
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Is edible
no
Culinary uses
Nutritional value
Edible parts
Description of edible parts
Flavor / texture
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| Horticulture |
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Horticulture notes
Propagation of Prunella vulgaris can be achieved with the stolons.
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| Herbarium |
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Tag needs printing
no
Collection notes
Prunella vulgaris is a perennial. Flowers: Heal-all (locally known in some parts as self-heal) has small spikes of tiny flower blossoms. Flowers begin in June and don't stop until October. The blossoms are most often a violet color.
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