Pulmonaria angustifolia 'Munstead Blue'
lungwort 'Munstead Blue'
A clump-forming, deciduous, herbaceous perennial to 20cm high with plain green, lance-shaped to narrowly oval leaves. Clusters of bright blue, funnel-shaped flowers, each up to 2cm long, are borne on erect stems in early spring
Size
Ultimate height
0.1–0.5 metresTime to ultimate height
2–5 yearsUltimate spread
0.1–0.5 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Blue | Green | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Green | |||
| Autumn | Green | |||
| Winter |
Position
- Full shade
- Partial shade
Aspect
South–facing or North–facing or West–facing or East–facing
Exposure
Sheltered Hardiness
H6Botanical details
- Family
- Boraginaceae
- Native to GB / Ireland
- No
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Habit
- Bushy
- Genus
Pulmonaria can be herbaceous or semi-evergreen rhizomatous perennials with terminal clusters of funnel-shaped flowers in late winter or early spring, and often strikingly patterned leaves developing in summer
- Name status
Accepted
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in partial shade or full shade in well-drained humus-rich soil that stays moist all summer; remove old leaves after flowering; divide every three to five years
Propagation
Propagate by division after flowering or in autumn, or by root cuttings in midwinter
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Cottage and informal garden
- Wildlife gardens
- Underplanting of roses and shrubs
- Flower borders and beds
- Ground cover
Pruning
No pruning required
Pests
Diseases
May be susceptible to powdery mildews in dry conditions
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