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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
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