Overview
Pulmonaria saccharata 'Mrs Moon' is a herbaceous perennial in the genus Pulmonaria, part of the Boraginaceae family. It typically grows around 0.3 m tall. Pulmonaria saccharata 'Mrs Moon' grows best in full sun and full shade, and tolerates most soils. Its UK hardiness is rated H7. It is native to France and Italy.
About the genus
Pulmonaria (lungwort) is a genus of flowering plants in the family Boraginaceae, native to Europe and western Asia, with one species east to central Asia. According to various estimates there may be between 10 and 18 species found in the wild.
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In the garden
Pulmonaria saccharata 'Mrs Moon' belongs to the Boraginaceae and hails from France and Italy. It grows to around 0.3 m and comes into flower in early spring, with blooms running from March to May. The plant's low stature makes the seasonal flowers readily visible at ground level. Site it where light ranges from full sun to full shade; the species copes with both aspects. It will grow in sandy, loamy or clay soils provided they remain moist but well-drained, so heavy, waterlogged spots should be avoided. The hardiness rating H7 means it is fully hardy in UK gardens and corresponds to USDA zones 4–8, so winter frost is not normally a limiting factor. At about 0.3 m tall, Pulmonaria saccharata 'Mrs Moon' suits the front of mixed borders, shaded beds beneath shrubs, or as part of a spring underplanting scheme. Because it flowers from March to May, it performs a specific early-season role in the border and pairs well with later-rising perennials that will fill the space once its main flowering finishes.
Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Pulmonaria
- Sunlight
- Full sun, Full shade
- Soil type
- Sandy, Loamy, Clay
- Soil moisture
- Moist but well-drained
- UK hardiness
- H7
Plant details
Pulmonaria saccharata 'Mrs Moon' size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Herbaceous perennial
- Height
- 0.3 m
- Native to
- France, Italy
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Pulmonaria saccharata 'Mrs Moon'?
Pulmonaria saccharata 'Mrs Moon' prefers full sun and full shade.
What soil does Pulmonaria saccharata 'Mrs Moon' need?
Pulmonaria saccharata 'Mrs Moon' is adaptable and grows happily in most soil types, including sandy, loamy and clay. Aim for soil that stays moist but well-drained.
How big does Pulmonaria saccharata 'Mrs Moon' grow?
Pulmonaria saccharata 'Mrs Moon' reaches a height of 0.3 m.
Is Pulmonaria saccharata 'Mrs Moon' hardy in the UK?
Pulmonaria saccharata 'Mrs Moon' has an RHS hardiness rating of H7, meaning it is fully hardy throughout the UK, tolerating temperatures below -20°C.
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More in the Pulmonaria genus
- Pulmonaria 'Blue Ensign'Lungwort
- Pulmonaria 'Opal'Lungwort
- Pulmonaria 'Trevi Fountain'Lungwort
- Pulmonaria angustifolianarrow-leaved lungwort
- Pulmonaria angustifolia 'Alba'White Lungwort
- Pulmonaria angustifolia 'Azurea'lungwort 'Azurea'
- Pulmonaria angustifolia 'Mawson's Variety' & 'Munstead Variety'Lungwort
- Pulmonaria longifolianarrow-leaved lungwort
