Pulmonaria hybrids

Lungwort

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Common Name:

Lungwort

Plant Type:

Flower color:

Foliage color:

Silver Variegated Green

Sun (From 0 to 5):

3

Water (From 0 to 5):

3

Maximum temperature:

35°C

Minimum temperature:

7°C

Maximum height:

35 cm

Maximum width:

45 cm

Lungwort (Pulmonaria hybrids) - Description

Lungworts are perennial clumping herbs. They are heterostylous, meaning they have two distinct forms of flowers. The color of the flowers also can change as flowers mature.

Lungwort (Pulmonaria hybrids) - Growth

Lungworts excel in full shade. They are low-growing plants with leaves that are dappled with gray or silver spots. All species have creeping roots and will spread slowly. Works well as a limited ground cover under a large canopy tree.

Lungwort (Pulmonaria hybrids) - Planting

Sow seeds in containers outdoors as soon as the seeds have fully ripened. Take root cuttings in winter.

Lungwort (Pulmonaria hybrids) - Pest

Prone to slugs, snails and powdery mildew.

Lungwort (Pulmonaria hybrids) - Soil and irrigation

The soil should be humus rich and moist. Waterlogged soils for prolonged periods of time can cause damage to the plant.