Go Back Lungwort Diana Claire

Posted: May 7, 2019 at 4:07 PM
Pulmonaria longifolia 'Diana Clare'
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    Plant Type: Perennials

    Shimmering apple green leaves dipped in silver keep their magnificent color all season long. No need to cut these plants back! Their long, pointed leaves contrast well with the violet-blue inflorescences which tend to appear a couple of weeks later than other varieties. The flowers are vibrant violet-blue when they emerge, then transition to purple and finally to pink.

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    Growing & Maintenance Tips:

    The all-silver patina develops as the season progresses. Pulmonaria is an underused perennial that grows well in shady gardens. It is especially attractive when planted among hostas, ferns, and brunneras. Its flowers are among the most brilliantly colored blossoms of all perennials.

    Flower Color

    Blue/purple

    Foliage Color

    Green

    Plant Spread

    12-18

    Good Companions

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    Plant Height

    8-12

    Scape Height

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    Hardness Zone

    3-9

    Soil Moisture

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    Characteristics & Attributes

    Attributes

    Border plantsContainerCut flower or foliageEdgingMass Planting

    Bloom Time

    Late Spring

    Critter Resistance

    Resistance to rabbits and deer

    Exposure

    Part to full shade

    Growth Rate

    Medium

    Seasonal Interests

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