Pulmonaria longifolia
Pulmonaria
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Pulmonaria (Pulmonaria longifolia) - Description
Pulmonaria longifolia, (Narrow-leaved Lungwort) is a semi-evergreen clump-forming herbaceous perennial plant, native to western Europe, including Britain, France, Spain, Portugal. It grows in semi-shaded habitats, such as woodland and scrub, often on rather heavy clay soils, to 2000 m above sea level. The stems are upright, 20–40 cm (rarely to 60 cm), not scaly at base, covered with bristly and some glandular hairs.
Pulmonaria (Pulmonaria longifolia) - 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.
Pulmonaria (Pulmonaria longifolia) - Planting
Sow seeds in containers outdoors as soon as the seeds have fully ripened. Take root cuttings in winter.
Pulmonaria (Pulmonaria longifolia) - Pest
Prone to slugs, snails and powdery mildew.
Pulmonaria (Pulmonaria longifolia) - Soil and irrigation
The soil should be humus rich and moist. Waterlogged soils for prolonged periods of time can cause damage to the plant.
