When does Heal-all bloom?

Heal-all typically flowers from June through September, producing small purple to violet blooms on short spikes.

What pollinators visit Heal-all?

Bees, butterflies and beetles regularly visit Heal-all for nectar, making it a useful addition to a pollinator garden.

How much light does Heal-all need?

Heal-all grows well across a wide light range, from full sun to shade, though it often does best in part shade.

How much water does Heal-all require?

Heal-all prefers medium soil moisture but tolerates conditions from consistently moist to somewhat dry once established.

What type of plant is Heal-all?

Heal-all is a low, spreading forb often found in lawns, meadows, and along woodland edges and trails.

Is Heal-all toxic to livestock?

The USDA PLANTS Database does not flag Heal-all as toxic to livestock.

Is Heal-all HOA-friendly?

Heal-all takes more care to look intentional in a front yard. Consider it for backyard or mid-zone beds rather than the street edge.

Heal-all

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Author: Pollinator Patch

Prunella vulgaris

Last reviewed: August 2026

Heal-all is a low-growing forb that blooms from June through September, thriving in part shade with medium moisture in meadows, lawns and woodland edges.

Toxicity unknown

Heal-all (Prunella vulgaris) is not listed by the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center (opens in new tab) or the other sources we check, so we have no verdict for it either way. Absence from those lists is not a clearance. If your pet shows symptoms after eating any plant, call the ASPCA at (888) 426-4435.

The USDA PLANTS Database (opens in new tab) does not flag Heal-all as toxic to livestock.

Light

part shade

Water

medium

Size

4"–12" H × 6"–18" W

Bloom

Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep

Native to

AL, AR, AZ, CA and 44 more states

Pollinators

bees, butterflies, beetles

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Heal-all is a low-growing perennial wildflower that forms dense mats with small purple flower spikes. It thrives in partial shade with moderate moisture and blooms from June through September. This hardy ground cover spreads readily and can fill in gaps between other plantings.

Growing Heal-all

Grow Heal-all in part shade and medium water. Mature plants reach 4 to 12 inches tall and spread 6 to 18 inches wide. Expect low maintenance to keep it looking intentional in a front yard.

In an HOA neighborhood

Heal-all takes more care to keep looking intentional in a front yard. Maintenance level: low. Consider it for backyard or mid-zone beds rather than the street edge.

Works well in: backyard only.

Commonly considered a lawn weed
Spreads aggressively and can look unkempt
May be confused with invasive species by neighbors

Wildlife value

The purple flower spikes attract bees, butterflies, and beetles throughout the long blooming season. Its low growth provides shelter for beneficial insects and small wildlife.

Common questions

When does Heal-all bloom?: Heal-all typically flowers from June through September, producing small purple to violet blooms on short spikes.
What pollinators visit Heal-all?: Bees, butterflies and beetles regularly visit Heal-all for nectar, making it a useful addition to a pollinator garden.
How much light does Heal-all need?: Heal-all grows well across a wide light range, from full sun to shade, though it often does best in part shade.
How much water does Heal-all require?: Heal-all prefers medium soil moisture but tolerates conditions from consistently moist to somewhat dry once established.
What type of plant is Heal-all?: Heal-all is a low, spreading forb often found in lawns, meadows, and along woodland edges and trails.
Is Heal-all toxic to livestock?: The USDA PLANTS Database does not flag Heal-all as toxic to livestock.
Is Heal-all HOA-friendly?: Heal-all takes more care to look intentional in a front yard. Consider it for backyard or mid-zone beds rather than the street edge.

These answers were drafted with an AI model from this plant's data. Verify care details with a local expert.

Native range data from vouchered herbarium specimen records and regional native plant society lists. Pollinator and host plant associations compiled from GBIF, iNaturalist, and published ecological literature.

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