Pulmonaria 'Majeste' |
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Photo Courtesy of Walters Gardens, Inc.
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| | Common Name: Lungwort
Common Name (Alternative): Bethlehem Sage |
Solid silvery-gray leaves with a very narrow green margin characterize this variety of Pulmonaria. 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.
Pulmonaria is an underused perennial that is especially attractive when planted among hostas, ferns, and brunneras. Its flowers are among the most brilliantly colored blossoms of all perennials.
Origin: Not Native to North America
Characteristics:
Height:
8-12 Inches
Spread:
18-24 Inches
Flower Color:
Blue shades
Pink shades
Foliage Color:
Silver/grey shades
Sun or Shade?:
Part shade (4-6 hrs. direct sun)
Full shade (< 4 hrs. direct sun)
Wet or dry?:
Average water needs
Consistent water needs
Want to see wings?:
Attracts hummingbirds
Need critter resistant plants?:
Deer resistant
Rabbit resistant
How fast should it grow?:
Medium
When should it bloom?:
Late spring
How's your soil?:
Average Soil
Fertile Soil
Sweet or Sour Soil?:
Neutral Soil (pH = 7.0)
Alkaline Soil (pH > 7.0)
What's your garden style?:
Container/Patio
Woodland/Shade
Eclectic
Pulmonarias do best in a highly organic, moisture retentive soil. Dry conditions can lead to powdery mildew and leaf scorch. Clean up in the spring by removing old or damaged foliage from the previous year. Some of the older cultivars can open up in the center and thus it becomes necessary to prune them down to ground level for a new fresh flush of foliage. If plants decline or are affected by powdery mildew, prune them back to ground level as well.
Pulmonarias spread slowly by creeping rhizomes, forming a nice patch of foliage. If you would like to divide a clump, it is best to do it in the fall.