'Silver Shimmers' lungwort (Pulmonaria 'Silver Shimmers') pull-mon-AR-ee-ah Genus:  Pulmonaria

This eye-catching perennial has silver-plated leaves with speckled margins. Its blooms are among the largest of all lungworts, beginning as pink buds and opening in early spring to display platinum blue flowers.

This plant will eventually form a decent-sized mound that resembles a mountain of liquid silver. It's perfect in a woodland border and makes a great ground cover and container plant. In mild winters, its leaves may stay evergreen.

Care: 

Partial shade (morning sun with afternoon shade is best); rich, moist, well-drained soil; good air circulation. Do not allow plants to dry out. Also, too much sun and heat will kill this plant.

Propagation: 

 Divide clumps in the spring or fall; apply a small dose of fertilizer when transplanting.

Problems: 

 In hot, humid locations, watch out for powdery mildew.

Overview

Height 6 in. to 12 in. Spread 1 ft. to 3 ft. Growth Habit Clumps Growth Pace Slow Grower Light Part Shade Only Moisture Medium Moisture Characteristics Showy Flowers, Showy Foliage Bloom Time Early Spring, Spring Flower Color Blue Foliage Color Evergreen, Silver/Grey Uses Beds and Borders, Container, Ground Covers Style Woodland Garden Seasonal Interest Spring Interest Type Perennials