Self Heal

Self Heal (Self Heal), also known as Heal-All, is a hardy low-growing perennial herb treasured for centuries in traditional herbal medicine. Known for its beautiful purple flower spikes and spreading habit, this plant has been used in teas, salves, tinctures, and poultices for general wellness and herbal support. It’s easy to grow, attracts pollinators, and works wonderfully as a living groundcover in medicinal gardens and food forests.

🌱 What You’re Getting

Your self heal plant will arrive as a live bare root plant or rooted division, ready to establish quickly in your garden. Bare root plants transplant easily and adapt quickly once planted.

📦 When It Arrives (First Steps)

• Open immediately and inspect the roots
• If roots seem dry, soak in water for 1–2 hours before planting
• Plant as soon as possible for best success
• If delayed, keep cool and slightly moist
• Do not allow roots to dry out

🌿 How to Plant

• Plant in full sun to partial shade
• Prefers moist, well-draining soil, but adapts well once established
• Space plants 12–18 inches apart
• Plant crown at soil level and water thoroughly

Self heal spreads naturally and can fill in as a medicinal groundcover.

🌞 How to Grow & Care

• Water regularly while establishing
• Mulch lightly to conserve moisture
• Trim or harvest often to encourage fresh growth
• Very low maintenance once established
• Can spread by runners and seed in ideal conditions

This plant handles poor soils better than many medicinal herbs.

✂️ Harvesting

• Harvest leaves and flowering tops during bloom for best medicinal quality
• Can be dried for teas and tinctures
• Fresh plant material can be used in salves and poultices
• Multiple harvests can be taken each season

❤️ How to Love This Plant

Self heal is easy to love because it asks for little and gives a lot. Let it spread, harvest often, and enjoy its beauty and usefulness year after year.

🌿 Why Every Homestead Should Have It

• Traditional medicinal herb with many uses
• Excellent living groundcover
• Pollinator-friendly flowers
• Perennial and easy to maintain
• Great for teas, salves, tinctures, and poultices

Self heal truly lives up to its name—a resilient, beautiful, and useful plant for every homestead.