Common Selfheal | Prunella vulgaris ssp. lanceolata - Benton Soil And Water Conservation District

Common Selfheal | Prunella vulgaris ssp. lanceolata

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Photo Credit: Forest & Kim Starr

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Upright perennial flower that grows 1/2″-2′ tall with oppositely arranged lance to egg-shaped leaves. Its purple to pink flowers form a spike-like cluster atop the stem. Attracts pollinators.

Plant Details

Habitats	Upland Prairie and Savanna, Riparian Forests, Bottomland Forests, Mixed Hardwood-Conifer Forest or Woodland, Wet Prairie
Habitat Notes	This species easily spreads once established
Phenology	Perennial; flowering May-October
Mature Height	4–20”
Shade Preference	Full sun, part shade
Soil Tolerance	Moist to dry
Special Uses	Attracts insects, bees and butterflies; Ornamental; Deer resistant

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Upland Prairie and Savanna

Upland prairies or open grasslands are among the most threatened ecosystems in Oregon. Historically, they occurred across the Willamette Valley and are vegetated by perennial grasses and annual or…

A lush green riparian forest with tall red alder trees and a rocky stream running through it.

Riparian Forests

Riparian areas are defined by NRCS as ecosystems that occur along waterways and water bodies. They serve as the transition between aquatic and terrestrial zones.

Bottomland Forests

Bottomland forests are generally used to describe forests which are comprised of both hardwood and softwood tree species that occur on low-elevation, alluvial floodplains or lower terraces of rivers…

A dense forest with tall trees and lush green undergrowth.

Mixed Hardwood-Conifer Forest or Woodland

Mixed hardwoods and conifers characterize this habitat which is widespread in western Oregon in the medium elevations of the hills of the Coast Range. Precipitation is higher in this habitat than in…

Wet Prairie

Wet prairies were once a common habitat in the floodplain of the Willamette River. These habitats occur on poorly drained clay soils or shallow soils above bedrock. Seasonal flooding creates anaerobic…