About

Pulmonaria vallarsae is a herbaceous or semi-evergreen lungwort producing the characteristic hairy, often spotted foliage and funnel-shaped flowers of the genus in late winter and spring. A rewarding ground-cover plant for a shaded, moist border.

About the genus

Pulmonaria, the lungworts, are herbaceous or semi-evergreen, rhizomatous perennials with hairy, often attractively spotted or marbled leaves and terminal clusters of funnel-shaped flowers that open pink and turn blue or violet in late winter and early spring. Excellent ground-cover plants for shaded, moist borders.

Plant details

Suggested usesBorders, containers, mixed plantings.

Care notes

CultivationPlant in well-drained soil. Water during establishment.
PruningRemove dead growth as needed.
PropagationPropagate by division, cuttings, or seed.
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free.
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-resistant.