Selfheal (Prunella vulgaris) is one of the shorter (2 to 12 inch) members of the Mint family (Lamiaceae), but what it lacks in height it makes up with its flower. The selfheal flower head is made up of many small, less than 1/2 inch flowers which need to be viewed up close to see the detail.
Like most members of the mint family, selfheal is easy to establish and can spread rapidly to take over an area.
Selfheal is also known as "heal all" and gets its names from the use as an antiseptic and antibacterial medicine by native tribes.
A close-up view of the flower.
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