Prunella grandiflora 'Freelander Blue'

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Prunella grandiflora 'Freelander Blue'

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Self-healPerennial, Semi-EvergreenFamily: Lamiaceae

Height: 30cmSpread: 50cm
Hardy

Attractive to wildlife

Flower colour:

Purple

Foliage colour:

Green

Position

Sun Exposure:

Full sun, partial shade

Aspect:

East facing, south facing, west facing

Position in Border:

Front

Soil

Acidic / Chalky / Alkaline / Clay / Heavy / Moist / Well Drained / Light / Sandy

Prunella is a genus of low-growing plants in the mint family, Lamiaceae. They're commonly known as self-heals having been highly prized in the past for their supposed medicinal qualities.

Prunella grandiflora 'Freelander Blue' is a vigorous, spreading perennial producing low-growing mounds of foliage topped by rich-purple flowers from May to October. It's ideal for growing towards the front of borders where it can be used to soften hard lines and edges. All parts of the plant are edible, with the young leaves making an especially tasty addition to salads.

For best results, grow Prunella grandiflora 'Freelander Blue' in full sun or partial shade in moist, well-drained soil. If growing it from seed, sow early in the year for flowers the same year.

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Prunella ‘Freelander Blue’ and wildlife

Prunella ‘Freelander Blue’ is known for attracting bees and butterflies/moths. It has nectar/pollen rich flowers.

Is known to attract Bees

Bees

Is not known to attract Beneficial insects

Beneficial insects

Is not known to attract Birds

Birds

Is known to attract Butterflies/Moths

Butterflies/Moths

Is not known to attract Other pollinators

Other pollinators

Is Prunella ‘Freelander Blue’ poisonous?

Prunella ‘Freelander Blue’ has no toxic effects reported.

No reported toxicity to:

Is not known to attract Birds

Birds

Is not known to attract Cats

Cats

Is not known to attract Dogs

Dogs

Is not known to attract Horses

Horses

Is not known to attract Livestock

Livestock

Is not known to attract People

People