About
A clump-forming, deciduous perennial with narrowly lance-shaped, white-spotted, dark green leaves and clusters of bright purple-blue flowers in spring.
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, Chalk
Soil pHNeutral, Acid, Alkaline
Soil moistureMoist but well-drained
AspectWest-facing, East-facing, North-facing
ExposureSheltered
UK hardinessH6
Plant details
Plant typeHerbaceous Perennial
HabitClump forming, Matforming
FoliageDeciduous
Height0.1-0.5 metres
Spread0.1-0.5 metres
Time to full height2-5 years
Suggested usesCottage and informal garden, Wildlife gardens
Care notes
CultivationBest grown in moist but well-drained soil in partial shade.
PruningOld, faded foliage can be trimmed if required.
PropagationPropagate by division
Pest resistanceMay be susceptible to slugs and snails when foliage first emerges
Disease resistanceMay be susceptible to powdery mildews in dry conditions