About
A rhizomatous, clump-forming perennial with hairy mid-green leaves marbled with white spots, and lilac-blue flowers emerging from pink buds from late winter to early 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 typeChalk, Clay, Loam
Soil pHAcid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil moistureMoist but well-drained, Well-drained
AspectNorth-facing, East-facing, West-facing
ExposureSheltered
UK hardinessH4
Plant details
Plant typeHerbaceous Perennial
HabitClump forming, Bushy
FoliageSemi evergreen
Height0.1-0.5 metres
Spread0.5-1 metres
Time to full height2-5 years
Suggested usesCottage and informal garden, Wildlife gardens
Care notes
CultivationPlant in fertile, humus-rich soil, that is moist but well-drained, in full or partial shade.
PruningRemove faded foliage after flowering, and any mildewed leaves
PropagationPropagate by division
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free
Disease resistanceMay be susceptible to powdery mildews