Self-Heal flowers are visited by a variety of native bees, skippers, and small butterflies. Self-Heal has a bitter taste and is thus avoided by most mammalian herbivores. This plant is an easy-to-grow member of the mint family and can become rather weedy and aggressive in certain situations, so take care when choosing your planting spot.
Photo credit: Joshua Mayer
Self-Heal flowers are visited by a variety of native bees, skippers, and small butterflies. Self-Heal has a bitter taste and is thus avoided by most mammalian herbivores. This plant is an easy-to-grow member of the mint family and can become rather weedy and aggressive in certain situations, so take care when choosing your planting spot.
Photo credit: Joshua Mayer
Life Cycle: Perennial
Sun Exposure: Full-Partial
Soil Moisture: Wet-Medium
Height: 1 foot
Bloom Time: June-September
Bloom Color: Purple
Advantages: Pollinator Favorite, Deer Resistant
