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Lungwort

Lungwort

Pulmonaria officinalis

herbaceous⛅ part shade💧💧 moderate waterZone 3a – Zone 8b

Lungwort is a spring-blooming perennial with attractive spotted foliage and nodding clusters of pink and blue flowers. It thrives in shaded woodland gardens and makes an excellent groundcover.

Overview

Form
Mounding
Growth Rate
moderate
Size
0.75–1.5′ tall × 1–2′ wide
Dormancy
semi-evergreen

Tolerances & Soil

low
Zone 3aZone 8b
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ColderWarmer
Zone range: Zone 3a to Zone 8b

Seasonality

Bloom Season

J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

Harvest Season

J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

Season of Interest

Spring

Herb

Soft non-woody plants of the field layer.

Succession Role

early successionalmid successional

Native Range

Europe

Function & Care

dynamic accumulatormedicinalpollinator nectarywildlife benefitedible

Edible Parts

leafflower

Establishment & Care

Establishment
easy
Maintenance
low
Propagation
seed, division

Companion Planting

Plants well with