Pulmonaria officinalis
Lungwort
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Lungwort (Pulmonaria officinalis) - Description
Pulmonaria officinalis, common names Lungwort , Common Lungwort or Our Lady's Milk Drops, is an herbaceous evergreen perennial rhizomatous plant of the genus Pulmonaria, belonging to the family Boraginaceae
Lungwort (Pulmonaria officinalis) - 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 officinalis) - Planting
Sow seeds in containers outdoors as soon as the seeds have fully ripened. Take root cuttings in winter.
Lungwort (Pulmonaria officinalis) - Pest
Prone to slugs, snails and powdery mildew.
Lungwort (Pulmonaria officinalis) - Soil and irrigation
The soil should be humus rich and moist. Waterlogged soils for prolonged periods of time can cause damage to the plant.
