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Herbaceous Perennial

Pulmonaria saccharata 'Mrs Moon'
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Bethlehem sage 'Mrs Moon'

A rhizomatous, clump-forming perennial with hairy mid-green leaves marbled with white spots, and lilac-blue flowers emerging from pink buds from late winter to early spring

Other common names
Bethlehem lungwort 'Mrs Moon'
Synonyms
Pulmonaria rubra 'Mrs Moon'
Pulmonaria officinalis 'Mrs Moon'
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Size
Ultimate height
0.1–0.5 metres
Time to ultimate height
2–5 years
Ultimate spread
0.5–1 metres
Growing conditions
Chalk
Clay
Loam
Moisture
Moist but well–drained, Well–drained
pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Colour & scent
StemFlowerFoliageFruit
Spring Purple Blue Pink Green White
Summer Green White
Autumn Green White
Winter
Position
  • Full shade
  • Partial shade
Aspect

North–facing or East–facing or West–facing

Exposure
Sheltered
Hardiness
H4
Botanical details
Family
Boraginaceae
Native to GB / Ireland
No
Foliage
Semi evergreen
Habit
Clump forming, 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

Plant in fertile, humus-rich soil, that is moist but well-drained, in full or partial shade.

Propagation

Propagate by division

Suggested planting locations and garden types
  • Cottage and informal garden
  • Wildlife gardens
  • Flower borders and beds
  • Ground cover
  • Underplanting of roses and shrubs
Pruning

Remove faded foliage after flowering, and any mildewed leaves

Pests

Generally pest-free

Diseases

Subject to powdery mildew

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