Lance self-heal

Self-heal is an spreading low growing evergreen perennial that grows from about 4 to 12 inches tall.

The flowers form a purple spike that appear from late spring until early fall.

A colorful delight to a meadow garden

The stems and young leaves can be eaten raw or brewed as a tea and has many reported healing properties.

Lifeform: Perennial

Sun: Full Sun, Part Shade

Water: High, Moderate

Soil: Clay, Loam, Sand

Other: Attracts Bees, Attracts Butterflies, Deer Resistant, Erosion Control

Container	4"
Ecological Value	The small seeds are attractive to goldfinches and provides nectar for Sonora skipper and many other long tongued butterflies.
Historical Uses	Infusion of leaves used for fevers and other ailments.
Elevation	4' – 8459'
Communities
Habitat	Moist areas, generally coniferous forests, woodlands below 7,200'

Prunella vulgaris var. lanceloata