Pulmonaria longifolia 'Roy Davidson' ('Available Summer 2027')
Lungwort
- Clusters of small pink flowers mature to light blue, blooms in spring
- Long, lance-shaped leaves are dark green with silver blotches
- Short, clump-forming habit
- Great for beds, borders, woodland and shade gardens
Border or Bed
Cold Tolerant
Garden
Great Foliage
Low Maintenance
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: 8-12 in
Spread: 10-12 in
Spacing: 12-22 in
Bloom Color: Blue, Pink
Zone: 3-8
Additional Characteristics & Attributes:
Attributes:
- Great Foliage
- Garden
- Border or Bed
- Edging
- Cold Tolerant
- Rock Garden
- Low Maintenance
Critter Resistance:
- Rabbit Resistant
- Deer Resistant
Exposure:
- Partial Sun
- Full Shade
Habit:
- Mounding
Season of Interest (Flowering):
- Spring
Attracts Wildlife:
- Attracts Pollinators
- Attracts Butterflies
- Attracts Hummingbirds
Soil Moisture:
- Moist, Well-Drained
- Average Water
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.