Bethlehem sage, lungwort (Pulmonaria saccharata 'Mrs. Moon')
Genus:
Pulmonaria
This cheerful, reliable plant brings a nice touch of color to the garden in spring. The leaves are pointed and hairy and splattered with silvery blotches. As the plant grows, the leaves overlap, creating a swirly pattern. In spring, clusters of silky pink flowers appear. They fade to a soft blue that harmonizes well with the leaf color.
-Sue Whetten, Regional Picks: Rocky Mountains, Fine Gardening issue #127
Noteworthy Characteristics:
Makes a great groundcover.
Care:
Moist, rich soil.
Propagation:
Divide plants in fall.
Overview
Height
1 ft. to 3 ft.
Spread
1 ft. to 3 ft.
Growth Habit
Spreads
Growth Pace
Slow Grower
Light
Part Shade to Full Shade
Moisture
Medium Moisture
Maintenance
Low
Characteristics
Showy Flowers,
Showy Foliage
Bloom Time
Late Spring,
Spring
Flower Color
Blue,
Pink,
White
Foliage Color
Variegated Foliage
Uses
Beds and Borders,
Shade,
Ground Covers,
Edging
Style
Rock Garden,
Woodland Garden
Seasonal Interest
Summer Interest
Type
Perennials