Season Window
01 Jun – 15 SepShort grassland, lawns, paths and open woodland edges
Summer flower spikes
Self-heal
Prunella vulgaris
Small purple heads mark places where mowing pauses long enough for flowers to return.
Harvest
How we meet this plant
Take only a little flowering growth from clean, plentiful patches and leave flowers for insects.
Preparation
At the kitchen table
Traditionally used in simple teas and external washes; evidence for specific health claims is limited.
Community Use
Why we teach it
A practical plant for learning how flowering lawns support both people and pollinators.
Safety
Check identity and seek professional advice before medicinal use, especially during pregnancy or alongside medicines.