Pulmonaria x

Lungwort

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Native European perennial with spotted foliage and flowers shifting from pink to blue in spring. Best grown in shade or partial shade as a groundcover plant.
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Plant Details

Common Name Lungwort
Family Boraginaceae
Genus Pulmonaria
Species Hybrida
Variety x
Origin Europe / Western Asia
Blooming Foliage plant, blooms in spring
Leaf Color Green with white spots
Sunlight Shade / Half-shade
Category Outdoor plants
Pet Friendly check Yes
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Care & Maintenance

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Soil

Humus-rich, moist but well-drained soil with high organic content

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Watering

Keep soil consistently moist during growing season. Reduce watering when foliage dies back in summer dormancy.

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Sunlight & Care

Prefers shade or partial sun. Avoid direct hot summer sun to prevent leaf scorch.

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Fertilization

Apply balanced liquid fertilizer monthly during active growth (Spring)

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Pruning

Remove spent flowers and dead leaves after blooming to encourage new growth

Pest Control Aphid Slug Spider Mite

These are the insects and pathogens that commonly interact with this plant, including pests, parasites, and organisms typically associated with its care.

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Seasonal Periods

local_florist Flowering Period 3 months
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
eco Leaf Persistence 12 months
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
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Growing Parameters

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Temperature
23° – 82°
Fahrenheit
Ideal ambient air temperature range for healthy growth
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Humidity
40% – 70%
% relative
Optimal relative air humidity the plant thrives in
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Light (LUX)
400 – 8000
Lux
Ambient illuminance level at the plant's surface
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Light (PAR)
100 – 1500
mmol/m²/s
Photosynthetically active radiation (PAR) intensity
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Soil Moisture
35% – 65%
% volumetric
Water content in the growing medium
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Soil EC
300 – 1800
mS/cm
Electrical conductivity (nutrient concentration in soil water)

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