Pulmonaria hybrid 'Raspberry Frost'
Lungwort
PPAF
Photo courtesy of Growing Colors
- Deep green foliage with creamy margins and mottled leaf surface
- Dense, basal mound of leaves
- Coral-red flowers bloom early spring
Border or Bed
Garden
Great Foliage
Ground Cover
Mass Planting
Rock Garden
Deer Resistant
Homeowner Growing and Maintenance Tips:
Prefers average to organically rich, consistently moist soil and partial to full shade. Plants may go dormant in the heat of summer if soil is too dry and leaves may scorch if grown in full sun. Remove spent flower stems and ensure soil stays moist. Plants spread by creeping roots and can be divided in fall.
Height: 8-10 in
Spread: 12-18 in
Spacing: 16-24 in
Price Level 1: $13.99 ea.~#1
Bloom Color: Coral, Red
Zone: 3-9
Price Level 2: 4 for $50~#1
Additional Characteristics & Attributes:
Attributes:
- Great Foliage
- Garden
- Border or Bed
- Mass Planting
- Edging
- Ground Cover
- Rock Garden
Critter Resistance:
- Rabbit Resistant
- Deer Resistant
Exposure:
- Partial Sun
- Full Shade
Habit:
- Mounding
- Creeping/Ground Cover
Season of Interest (Flowering):
- Spring
Attracts Wildlife:
- Attracts Pollinators
- Attracts Butterflies
Soil Moisture:
- Average Water
- Keep Well-Watered
- Moist, Well-Drained
Genus Overview: Pulmonaria
Common Name: Lungwort
Mounding perennial with lance-shaped, hairy, green leaves often with spots or silver overlay. Clusters of funnel-shaped flowers in a variety of colors including blue, purple and pink, bloom in spring. Great for woodland and shade gardens, borders and as an edging plant.