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Lungwort
Pulmonaria saccharata 'Mrs Moon'
Medium green leaves speckled with silver sport magenta buds that open to bright blue bell flowers.
Despite their unfortunate common name, Lungworts are among the most dependable and showy spring-blooming perennials, and many types have attractive foliage throughout the season. This selection features light pink buds that open to clusters of bright blue bells, the green leaves are heavily spotted in silver. Plants should be cut back hard immediately after blooming, to rejuvenate the leaves, which will then remain attractive all season. Evergreen in mild winter regions. Clumps may be easily divided in early fall.
Characteristics:
Blooms spring
10-12 In
2-9 Find your zone
Partial Sun,Full Shade
Features and Usage:
Greenhouse Growing Instructions:
Grow on at 55-60° F with 50% shade to keep roots cool in production. Keep soil evenly moist, not overly wet or dry. Once actively growing feed at 100-150 ppm N with each watering. Provide good air circulation and keep leaves dry to avoid disease. Plants generally finish in 6-8 weeks based on growing conditions.
Plants Per Gallon: 1
Storage Temperature Prior to Planting: 38
Cooler Humidity Prior to Planting: Low
Transplanting Instructions:
Plant in well draining professional potting soil keeping crown of plant just at the soil surface. Once potted, water immediately and apply a broad spectrum fungicide according to directions to avoid crown and root rot.
Homeowner Planting and Maintenance Tips:
Easy to grow in moist, well-drained soil in full shade to partial sun.
