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What to watch for:
The unsusual flowerheads blooming.

The Heal-all is an herb from the mint family of plants. It is common in Nova Scotia and found in grassy areas. It has a slightly hairy, branched stem up to 60 cm tall. Its leaves are spear shaped, with rounded tips and smooth edges. At the top of the stem are violet-purple flowers, which bloom from July to August. The flowers grow in a crowded bunch around a short stalk, at the base of which are long-pointed leaves with hairs around the edges.

Did you know? ... At one time the flowers were made into a tea and used as a gargle for sore throats.

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