Pulmonaria officinalis - P9

Description
The Common lungwort (Pulmonaria officinalis) is an upright, clump-forming perennial that produces pink or blue, funnel-shaped flowers arranged in clusters from March to May. Its lanceolate leaves are green and white. In a semi-shady location with calcareous, loamy soil, it usually reaches a height of approx. 40 cm and is approx. 30 cm wide. The Common lungwort is well tolerant of frost.

Bulletpoints
* the flowers are heavily favoured by bees, bumblebees and hoverflies

Leaves
The deciduous leaves of the Common lungwort are green-white, lanceolate.

Spread
Europe.

Frost hardiness
The Common lungwort has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Upright, clump-forming.

Water
The plant needs plenty of water. Do not allow the soil to dry out.

Location
Preferred location in partial shade.

Soil
Normal soil.

Planting time
Planting: Autumn, depending on variety also in spring.

Care
- A slow-release fertiliser can be used in spring. This releases the nutrients slowly and continuously so that the plant is evenly supplied over a longer period of time. - Prune back vigorously after flowering.

Flower
Pulmonaria officinalis forms funnel-shaped, pink, blue flowers arranged in racemes from March.

Use
Medicinal, bee pasture, woodland edge, natural garden, shade