Description:
All of these are very hardy, durable plants that require little maintenance
and are long lived. This plant prefers a moist, cool soil that is in a
partly shady area.
|
| Common Name: |
Lungwort, Bethlehem Sage,
Jerusalem Sage, Joseph's Mary, Spotted Dog |
| Botanical
Name: |
Pulmonaria |
| Type: |
Perennial |
| Soil
Preference: |
Pulmonaria will tolerate
drought and moist soils but prefers well-drained soils with a pH of neutral
to slightly alkaline. |
| Light
Requirements: |
Partial sun, partial shade,
shade |
| Attributes: |
Nice foliage; provides a valuable source of nectar for honey
bees. |
| Pests: |
Aphids, root knot nematodes |
| Diseases: |
Crown rot, root rot, gray mold, powdery mildew |
| Good Companion
Plants: |
Astilbe,
Bleeding Heart, Coral
Bells, Hosta, Violet |
| Care: |
Best time to divide is in the fall. Keep
out of full sun as the plant may burn. If this happens, trim back the
damaged leaves. Fertilize with Plant-tone, Miracle Gro or Osmocote. Planting
Instructions: Perennials
Water & Fertilizer Schedule |
| Varieties: |
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Pulmonaria
x 'Apple Frost'
Lungwort, Bethlehem Sage
zones 4a-9a
|
| Description: Very attractive with silver-white marbling
on the slightly ruffled leaves. The flowers start out blue and turn to
rose with age. This compact variety is resistant to mildew, root
weevils, spider mites, deer and slugs. |
| Bloom Color: |
Blue & Pink |
| Bloom Time: |
April-May |
| Foliage Color: |
Green, silvery & variegated |
| Height: |
6-9" |
| Spread: |
18-24" |
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Pulmonaria
x 'Berries N' Cream'
Lungwort, Bethlehem Sage
zones 4a-9a
|
| Description: The raspberry-pink flowers make a slight color
change towards purple. Resistant to deer and slugs! |
| Bloom Color: |
Pink to purple |
| Bloom Time: |
April |
| Foliage Color: |
Variegated green, silver |
| Height: |
6-8" |
| Spread: |
18-24" |
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Pulmonaria
long. 'E.B. Anderson'
Lungwort, Bethlehem Sage
zones 6a-9a
|
| Description: Is a favorite with intensely dark blue flowers
and long, narrow silvery-white spotted leaves. Prefers moist, cool soil in a
partly shaded area. |
| Bloom Color: |
Blue |
| Bloom Time: |
April |
| Foliage Color: |
Variegated silver, white, green |
| Height: |
9-12" |
| Spread: |
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Pulmonaria
longifolia 'Excalibur'
Long-Leafed Lungwort, Bethlehem Sage, Joseph's Mary, Spotted
Dog
zones 4a-9a
|
| Description: The brilliant silver foliage is accented by a
slight forest green edge. Pink blooms in spring change to violet blue.
Looks very nice with Hosta and Ferns. This variety shows more resistance to
milder than others and is also resistant to root weevils and spider mites. |
| Bloom Color: |
Pink |
| Bloom Time: |
April-June |
| Foliage Color: |
Variegated green, silver |
| Height: |
8-10" |
| Spread: |
12-18" |
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Pulmonaria
'Gaelic Magic'
Lungwort, Bethlehem Sage
zones 4-11
|
| Description:
A new, vigorous Proven Winners introduction with dark green foliage bearing
large silver spots. Flowers in spring change from pink to blue. |
| Bloom Color: |
Blue & Pink |
| Bloom Time: |
April-May |
| Foliage Color: |
Green & silvery-white |
| Height: |
12-16" |
| Spread: |
18-24" |
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Photo courtesy of Missouri Botanical Garden
Plantfinder |
Pulmonaria
'Majeste'
Lungwort, Bethlehem Sage
zones 3-8
|
| Description:
Solid silvery-gray leaves with a very narrow green margin characterize this
variety. It's simply luminous! In late spring, light pink buds
pop open to reveal darker bluish-pink flower bells. Use this plant to
lighten up those heavily shaded corners of your garden. |
| Bloom Color: |
Bluish-Pink |
| Bloom Time: |
April-May |
| Foliage Color: |
Silvery-gray & green |
| Height: |
8-12" |
| Spread: |
18-24" |
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Pulmonaria
saccharata 'Margery Fish'
Lungwort, Bethlehem Sage
zones
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| Description: The
silvery-splashed leaves of this variety make it's foliage very attractive
even after its flowers have faded. The spots on the leaves of 'Margery
Fish' are somewhat larger than those found on 'Mrs. Moon' and its growth
rate is more vigorous. Prefers afternoon shade as too much summer sun
may burn the foliage. |
| Bloom Color: |
Blue & Pink |
| Bloom Time: |
April-May |
| Foliage Color: |
Green, silvery & variegated |
| Height: |
9-18" |
| Spread: |
18-24" |
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Pulmonaria
saccharata 'Mrs. Moon'
Lungwort, Bethlehem Sage
zones 3a-9a
|
| Description: An early spring bloomer prized for its
attractive silver spotted foliage and funnel-shaped pink flowers that fade
to a clear blue, giving the plant a two-toned appearance in both flower and
foliage. |
| Bloom Color: |
Pink to blue |
| Bloom Time: |
April |
| Foliage Color: |
Variegated blue, green, silver |
| Height: |
10-12" |
| Spread: |
18-24" |
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Pulmonaria
'Raspberry Splash'
Lungwort, Bethlehem Sage
zones
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| Description:
Dazzling raspberry-pink flower clusters dance among the dark green,
silver-spotted leaves in late spring. This variety is characterized by
its fairly upright growing habit and profuse flowering abilities. |
| Bloom Color: |
Blue |
| Bloom Time: |
April |
| Foliage Color: |
Silvery |
| Height: |
9-12" |
| Spread: |
18-24" |
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Pulmonaria
x 'Silver Streamers'
Lungwort, Bethlehem Sage
zones 4a-9a
|
| Description: More valued for it's foliage than its flowers.
Narrow, lance-shaped, almost pure silver leaves and drooping clusters of
funnel-shaped multi-hued blue flowers make this selection a must for any
perennial garden! This variety is resistant to mildew, deer and slugs.
Provides a valuable nectar source for honey bees. |
| Bloom Color: |
Blue |
| Bloom Time: |
April |
| Foliage Color: |
Silvery |
| Height: |
9-12" |
| Spread: |
18-24" |
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Pulmonaria
sac. 'Sissinghurst White'
Lungwort, Bethlehem Sage
zones 3a-8a
|
| Description: Foliage is spotted silver. Makes an
attractive mound. Pure white flowers bloom early spring.
Provides a valuable nectar source for honey bees. |
| Bloom Color: |
White |
| Bloom Time: |
April |
| Foliage Color: |
Variegated green & silver |
| Height: |
9-18" |
| Spread: |
18-24" |
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