Wildflowers of the Blue Ridge Parkway - Heal All

Heal All (prunella vulgaris) is a perennial fob or herb native to the United States. It grows most actively in the spring and summer months. It has gray-green foliage and purple flowers. The greatest bloom usually occurs in the mid summer. Relative to most other plant species, it has a moderate lifespan and a rapid growth rate. Once mature, it will reach a height of 1.5 feet high.

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Heal All leaves can be eaten raw or cooked in salads, soups, stews, etc. It is somewhat bitter due to tannin, although this can be removed by washing the leaves. A cold water infusion of freshly chopped or dried and powdered leaves is commonly prepared as a very tasty beverage. It also produces an olive-green dye from the flowers and stems. Heal All also makes for good ground-cover in sunny locations or in light shade.

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• Plants for a Future Database
  http://www.pfaf.org/database/plants.php?Prunella+vulgaris
• http://www.gardenguides.com/plants/plant.asp?symbol=PRVU
• USDA PLANTS Database
  http://plants.usda.gov/java/profile?symbol=PRVU
• Wildflowers of the Blue Ridge Parkway
• Blue Ridge Parkway Wildflowers in Color

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