Prunella grandiflora

Physical Characteristics

Prunella grandiflora is an evergreen Perennial growing to 0.2 m (0ft 8in) by 0.5 m (1ft 8in). See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 5 and is not frost tender. It is in leaf all year, in flower from July to September, and the seeds ripen from August to September. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and is pollinated by Bees. Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils and can grow in very alkaline soils. It can grow in semi-shade (light woodland) or no shade. It prefers moist soil.

Distribution

Europe.

Habitats

Ground Cover; Lawn;

Edible Uses

Edible Parts: Leaves Edible Uses: Leaves - raw or cooked[46, 61, 105]. A mild flavour[K].

Medicinal Uses

None known

Known Hazards

None known