Plant of the Month April 2024: Lungwort or Bethlehem Sage/ Pulmonaria sp.
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Are you looking for some early colour in your garden? Lungwort comes in a variety of shades of blue and pink, and with its equally attractive leaves will brighten up your spring garden. When flowering is over it will also provide an attractive groundcover.
DETAILS: Growing Conditions: Sun: Light to full shade Water: Needs rich, moist soil, and prefers a neutral pH. Maintenance: Low, but make sure it is watered in dry periods Tolerates: dryer conditions but may go dormant Zone: 4-8 Description / Characteristics: Height x Spread: The flower stems are 15-30cm tall, and the plant can gradually spread to 30-45cm. Bloom time and description: April-May. Bunches of bell-shaped flowers with 5 petals rising above the basal leaves. Come in a variety of blue, pinks and purples. Basal foliage has attractive white blotches. Fruit: n/a Attracts: Bees and other insects Pests & Disease: Can be prone to both slugs and powdery mildew Propagation: Best propagated through root division Special value: Bees and other pollinators Toxicity: No Common Names: Lungwort, Bethlehem sage Origin: Europe and Asia |
Plant of the Month April 2024: Lungwort or Bethlehem Sage/ Pulmonaria sp.
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