Self Heal
Prunella vulgaris
HOW TO GROW SELF HEAL
Direct sow in early spring before last frost, stratify in the refrigerator for two weeks, start 8-10 weeks before last frost. Lightly cover seeds when sowing. May self seed and spread around the garden. Soil pH 6.0-7.5. Hardiness zones 4-9. Perennial.
Days from maturity calculated from the date of seeding. Average 28,350 seeds per ounce. There are no Federal germination standards for commercially sold herb seeds. Usual seed life 3-5 years.
Planting Depth 1/8”
Soil Temp. Germ. 55-65˚F stratify
Days to Germ. 30-60
Plant Spacing 12”
Row Spacing 24”
Days To Maturity 90-100
Part Shade, Moist Well Drained
Days from maturity calculated from the date of seeding. Average 28,350 seeds per ounce. There are no Federal germination standards for commercially sold herb seeds. Usual seed life 3-5 years.
Planting Depth 1/8”
Soil Temp. Germ. 55-65˚F stratify
Days to Germ. 30-60
Plant Spacing 12”
Row Spacing 24”
Days To Maturity 90-100
Part Shade, Moist Well Drained
- 50 Seeds$4.10
- 500 Seeds$15.50
Self-Heal is a dark green creeping perennial, with beautiful purple flowers that are loved by bees. A tea made fom Self-Heal serves as an anti-virtal excellent to treat herpes, to soothe open oral sores and gargle for sore throats. Medicinally, it can also be used as a poultice to treat burns and expel splinters. An...
Self-Heal is a dark green creeping perennial, with beautiful purple flowers that are loved by bees. A tea made fom Self-Heal serves as an anti-virtal excellent to treat herpes, to soothe open oral sores and gargle for sore throats. Medicinally, it can also be used as a poultice to treat burns and expel splinters. Antiseptic, antibacterial, remedy for food poisoning. Used by the Quinault and the Quileute Native American Tribes of western Washington on boils. Entire plant is medicinal but flowers are the most active. Bitter salad green. Also known as All-Heal.
Native to temperate climates from Europe, Asia and North America.
Native to temperate climates from Europe, Asia and North America.
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