Prunella (Prunella Grandiflora Pagoda Mix) - Prunella seeds grow quickly and produce a very hardy flowering ground cover plant that will provide a long season of flowering. Very popular in Europe, Prunella is just beginning to come into its own in this country. The Prunella flowers in this mix are in the colors of deep violet, rich rosy-lilac, and pure white. It makes a lovely display of color for a long bloom season, and the butterflies and beneficial insects are very attracted to it. It's a vigorous spreader and is excellent for edging the flower garden or as a general drought tolerant ground cover plant.

Prunella ground cover plants are quite frost-resistant, and they thrive in a wide variety of soils and light exposures. Prunella ground cover seeds are easy to sow and a great way to establish plants. It is ready to transplant just 6 weeks after sprouting, and may be started either in late winter for spring transplant, or in mid- to late summer for fall transplant. Prunella plants will bloom the first year when grown from seed. Hardy, dependable, and free-flowering, it is an exceptional ground cover you should not miss! Prunella care includes trimming the spent flowers to neaten the appearance and to promote continued blooming.

For spring transplanting, sow Prunella seeds in late winter, indoors. Sow seed on the surface of lightly firmed, moist seed compost in pots or trays. Lightly cover the Prunella ground cover seeds with a fine sprinkling of peat moss. Place in a warm place, and keep at a temperature of between 65 - 70F. After sowing keep the surface of the compost moist but not soggy. When large enough to handle, transplant the Prunella seedlings into 3 inch pots. Gradually harden the seedlings to outdoor conditions for 10 - 15 days before planting out after all risk of frost. Space plants 12 inches apart or plant in containers. 

Prunella (Prunella Grandiflora Alba) - Here is yet another brilliant color for the flower garden that can be grown from Prunella seeds! White Prunella ground cover plants are smothered in white blooms forming on compact spikes that rise above the thick green foliage. Prunella begins blooming in June and continues all the way through September. They make an excellent ground cover or border plant. A common name for Prunella is Self Heal. As the name indicates, the Self Heal plant has medicinal properties.

Drought tolerant Prunella ground cover will thrive in many types of soil. Prunella plants will grow in either full or part sun, and it attracts butterflies and beneficial insects. White Prunella Self Heal has dazzling flowers. The foliage only gets to about 4 inches tall, but the flowers will bloom upward another 6 - 8 inches. Space Prunella ground cover plants about 10 - 12 inches apart.

Sow Prunella ground cover seed in late winter, indoors. Sow seed on the surface of lightly firmed, moist seed compost in pots or trays. Lightly cover the Prunella seeds with a fine sprinkling of peat moss. Place in a warm place, and keep at a temperature of between 65 - 70F. After sowing keep the surface of the compost moist but not soggy. When large enough to handle, transplant the Prunella seedlings into 3 inch pots. Gradually harden the seedlings to outdoor conditions for 10 - 15 days before planting out after all risk of frost has passed. Space plants 12 inches apart or plant in containers. Prunella care includes trimming off old flower spikes for a neater appearance and to promote further blooming.

Prunella (Prunella Grandiflora Rubra) - Grow Prunella seed and enjoy this drought tolerant ground cover plant that is popular in Europe and is becoming increasingly popular here in the United States. It is also known as Self Heal, and it was believed during the Middle Ages to have healing properties. Knights actually carried leaves of the Self Heal plant with them to use on wounds. Now, Prunella Self Heal is known for being a compact, spreading perennial with prolific blooming abilities! Because of its nature, it makes a perfect ground cover plant, and it takes some light foot traffic as well.

These wonderful reddish-purple blossoms are very attractive to butterflies and other beneficial garden insects. Prunella flowers arise in clusters 1 3/4 inches across, and they are long-lasting and unique. If you live in a very hot climate, you may notice the blooms cease during the hottest weeks, but they will resume when the temperatures cool.

Sow Prunella Rubra seeds in late winter, indoors. Sow seed on the surface of lightly firmed, moist seed compost in pots or trays. Lightly cover the Prunella seeds with a fine sprinkling of peat moss. Place in a warm place, and keep at a temperature of between 65 - 70F. After sowing keep the surface of the compost moist but not soggy. When large enough to handle, transplant the Prunella seedlings into 3 inch pots. Gradually harden the seedlings to outdoor conditions for 10 - 15 days before planting out after all risk of frost. Space plants 12 inches apart or plant in containers.