Lungwort - Pulmonaria

Long known as one of the premier plants for shade, the genus Pulmonaria is enjoying a new renaissance of popularity. The genus' common name comes from the spotted, speckled leaf variegation of most species, which to early herbalists resembled the inside of a lung. According to the long-since-discredited "Doctrine of Signatures," this meant the plant should be useful for treating respiratory disorders.

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Common Name:  'Lungwort'
Botanical Name : Pulmonaria hybrid  'Gaelic Spring'

'Gaelic Spring' is a vigorous grower with a compact growth habit and striking variegated foliage.  Flowers emerge blue and fade to pink.  Plant alone or in combinations in all container types and the landscape.

Matures 12-14".      Hardy to Zone 4    

Common Name:  'Lungwort'
Botanical Name : Pulmonaria   'Opal'

'Opal' forms neat and symmetrical, a perfect choice to brighten up those dark, shaded places in the garden. Also a superb plant for early spring-flowering containers, as it is vigorous and sizes up quickly.

Flowers 14" tall, foliage 12-14" tall. 28" spread in 2 years.      Hardy to Zone 5    

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