Lungwort

Lungwort AKA Bethlehem Sage and Jerusalem sage is an early to shine perennial. Grows to 12 to 18 inches with pink, blue and white flowers. But it's not the flowers alone that makes this flower for shade gardening so great. The foliage is so captivating with its mottled and speckled green and white leaves. This is a must have in your shade garden.

This plant prefers a rich humas soil that is kept moist. Good composted soil and leaf mold will go a long way to keep this beauty happy. No peat moss as a neutral to slightly alkaline soil is best.

Pulmonaria is its botanical name. Look for different varieties such as:

• Pulmonaria x Apple Frost
• Pulmonaria x Berries 'N Cream
• Pulmonaria Long. E.B. Anderson
• Pulmonaria Longifolia Exclaibur
• Pulmonaria Majeste

Propagate by seed or division in late Autumn. Cut the spent flower stems back and mulch well for a Winters nap.

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