Low creeping perennial with short violet flower spikes. Tough enough to flower in a mown lawn and a reliable forage plant for short-tongued bees.
Hardiness ratings
| System | Rating | Temperature range | How to read it |
|---|---|---|---|
| USDA hardiness zone | Zone 3–8 | −40 °C to −6.7 °C | Plant tolerates down to this zone |
| RHS hardiness rating | H7 | down to −20 °C | Plant needs at least this level of cold tolerance |
| Canadian plant hardiness zone | Zone 3–8 | −34 °C to −1 °C | Plant tolerates down to this zone |
| Australian (ANBG) zone | Zone 1–6 | −15 °C to 15 °C | Plant tolerates down to this zone |
Growing notes
- Forage for bees and small skipper butterflies
- Traditional wound herb — the common name reflects this medicinal use
- Tolerates regular mowing — establishes well in flowery lawns and is a key part of “no-mow” lawn meadows
- Always consult a qualified medical or herbal practitioner before using any plant medicinally
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