Summer Daze Self Heal
Prunella 'Summer Daze'
An elegant variety producing mases of terminal clusters of stunning pink flowers in late spring, then continues until fall; excellent as a groundcover, edging, or container planting; tolerates a wide range of soils
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Note: Each live plant is unique and may differ from the photo while maintaining its beauty. Plants come in a plastic pot; other items in images are not included.
Landscape Qualities
Summer Daze Self Heal is an herbaceous perennial with an upright spreading habit of growth. Its relatively fine texture sets it apart from other garden plants with less refined foliage.
Ornamental Qualities
Summer Daze Self Heal features showy clusters of pink hooded flowers at the ends of the stems from late spring to early fall | which emerge from distinctive red flower buds. Its tomentose lobed leaves remain green in color throughout the season.
Planting and Growing
Summer Daze Self Heal will grow to be about 14 inches tall at maturity | with a spread of 18 inches. When grown in masses or used as a bedding plant | individual plants should be spaced approximately 16 inches apart. It grows at a fast rate | and under ideal conditions can be expected to live for approximately 5 years. As an herbaceous perennial | this plant will usually die back to the crown each winter | and will regrow from the base each spring. Be careful not to disturb the crown in late winter when it may not be readily seen!
This plant does best in full sun to partial shade. It is very adaptable to both dry and moist locations | and should do just fine under typical garden conditions. It is not particular as to soil type or pH. It is highly tolerant of urban pollution and will even thrive in inner city environments. This particular variety is an interspecific hybrid.
Plant Facts
Prefers full sun to partial shade
Deer Resistant
Keep moisture level dry to moist
18"Hx18"W
Flowers are pink
Flowers from late spring to early fall
Attracts butterflies
Known to be safe
Tolerates wet ground.