Nova Series
Pulmonaria officinalis 'Nova Cobalt'
Lungwort
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- Intense cobalt blue flowers bloom in spring
- Deep green, low-growing foliage with spots
- Very hardy perennial
- Great for beds, borders and as a cut flower
Border or Bed
Container
Cut Flower/ Foliage
Garden
Great Foliage
Ground Cover
Low Maintenance
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: 12-14 in
Spread: 16-18 in
Spacing: 18 in
Bloom Color: Blue
Zone: 4-9
Additional Characteristics & Attributes:
Attributes:
- Ground Cover
- Garden
- Container
- Great Foliage
- Cut Flower/ Foliage
- Mass Planting
- Border or Bed
- Low Maintenance
Critter Resistance:
- Deer Resistant
- Rabbit Resistant
Exposure:
- Partial Sun
- Full Shade
Habit:
- Mounding
Season of Interest (Flowering):
- Spring
Attracts Wildlife:
- Attracts Butterflies
- Attracts Pollinators
- Attracts Hummingbirds
Soil Moisture:
- 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.