Common selfheal

About Common selfheal

Common selfheal is a delightful native plant that belongs to the mint family. It produces lovely purple flower spikes that bloom from June through September, bringing reliable color to your garden when many other plants are fading. Bees and butterflies absolutely love these flowers and will visit your garden again and again. The blooms also make charming cut flowers for small bouquets, so you can enjoy them indoors too. Best of all, this is a perennial, meaning it comes back year after year without replanting.

Growing selfheal is wonderfully easy. It prefers part shade but is quite flexible about conditions. Once established, it's a low-maintenance plant that won't demand much from you. Just plant it, water it in, and let it do its thing. Whether you're a seasoned gardener or just starting out, this cheerful native will reward you with color, visiting pollinators, and the satisfaction of supporting your local wildlife.