Large-Flowered Prunella (Prunella grandiflora)

Family: Lamiaceae or Labiatae | Edibility: Edible (2/5)

Prunella grandiflora is an evergreen Perennial growing to 0.2 m (0ft 8in) by 0.5 m (1ft 8in). See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 5 and is not frost tender. It is in leaf all year, in flower from July to September, and the seeds ripen from August to September. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and is pollinated by Bees. Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Leaves

Harvest Seasons: Early Summer, Spring

Flavor & Culinary Uses

mild flavour. — Leaves - raw or cooked.

Habitat & North American Range

Grassland, usually in calcareous soils. (Zone 4, Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8)