Quick answer: Common selfheal (Prunella vulgaris) is native to 25 states. What's commonly sold under this name is the true wild species. It's typically seeds, verified 16 Sep 2026.
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Where it's native
Listed in the directory as native to these states. Click a state for its full native-plant guide.
Growing conditions
From the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center Native Plant Database.
| Sun | Sun, Part Shade |
|---|---|
| Water | Medium |
| Soil | Moist, medium calcium tolerance |
| Bloom | May-Sep |
| Height | Up to 20 in |
| Wildlife value | Favorite of bumblebees/butterflies, larval host for Clouded Sulphur |
Often considered a lawn/moist-shade weed; a dwarf form is common in turf
Buying it
Sold true to the wild species as of the last check (16 Sep 2026), via Amazon.
Sold as: Seeds via Amazon · listing verified 16 Sep 2026
See where to buy →Quick answers about Common selfheal
Where is Common selfheal native?
Common selfheal (Prunella vulgaris) is native to 25 states across the Northeast, Midwest, South and West. Check your state's page in this directory for the full list of plants native where you live.
When does Common selfheal bloom?
Common selfheal blooms May-Sep. Exact timing shifts a few weeks with latitude and elevation.
What growing conditions does Common selfheal need?
Light: Sun, Part Shade. Water: Medium. Soil: Moist, medium calcium tolerance. Mature height: Up to 20 in.
Is Common selfheal good for pollinators and wildlife?
Yes. Wildlife value: Favorite of bumblebees/butterflies, larval host for Clouded Sulphur.
Where can I buy real Common selfheal seed or plants?
We found a listing sold as seeds that names the true species, last checked 16 Sep 2026. Look for the scientific name Prunella vulgaris on any listing.
Similar native plants
Native plants that share growing conditions or range with Common selfheal.
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