About
A clump-forming to spreading deciduous, herbaceous perennial with green ovate leaves marked with white blotches. Small funnel-shaped blue flowers are produced in spring, often with purple throats. The leaves often have a hairy or felt-like texture.
About the genus
Pulmonaria can be herbaceous or semi-evergreen rhizomatous perennials with terminal clusters of funnel-shaped flowers in late winter or early spring, and often strikingly patterned leaves developing in summer
Growing conditions
SunlightFull shade, Partial shade
Soil typeLoam, Clay
Soil pHNeutral, Acid
Soil moistureMoist but well-drained
AspectWest-facing, East-facing, North-facing
ExposureSheltered
UK hardinessH6
Plant details
Plant typeHerbaceous Perennial
HabitMatforming, Clump forming
FoliageDeciduous
Height0.1-0.5 metres
Spread0.5-1 metres
Time to full height5-10 years
Suggested usesCottage and informal garden, Wildlife gardens
Care notes
CultivationGrow in moist but free draining, humus rich soil in shade or partial shade
PruningFaded foliage can be trimmed in late autumn if required
PropagationPropagate by division
Pest resistanceMay be susceptible to slugs and snails
Disease resistanceMay be susceptible to powdery mildews when grown in dry conditions