Pulmonaria Blue Ensign (Lungwort)
One of the earliest to flower, award-winner Pulmonaria ‘Blue Ensign’ (Lungwort) is a clump-forming, semi-evergreen perennial with showy clusters of bright sapphire-blue flowers in spring. Strong-growing, it forms a compact foliage mound of broad, dark green leaves, which remains attractive throughout the entire growing season if cut back after blooming. Evergreen in mild winter regions, this plant is an excellent choice for shady gardens.
One of the earliest to flower, award-winner Pulmonaria 'Blue Ensign' (Lungwort) is a clump-forming, semi-evergreen perennial with showy clusters of bright sapphire-blue flowers in spring. Strong-growing, it forms a compact foliage mound of broad, dark green leaves, which remains attractive throughout the entire growing season if cut back after blooming. Evergreen in mild winter regions, this plant is an excellent choice for shady gardens.
- Recipient of the prestigious Award of Garden Merit of the Royal Horticultural Society for its noteworthy qualities
- Grows up to 10-12 in. tall (25-30 cm) and 12-18 in. wide (30-45 cm). Plants spread slowly by creeping roots.
- Resilient to most pests, deer resistant and is easy to care for.
- A part shade or full shade lover, it thrives in organically rich, moist and well-drained soils. Dry soils to be avoided! A cool site in partial shade or shade is preferred.
- A remarkably low-maintenance plant, this excellent performer may be massed as a ground cover. Perfect for shaded beds and borders, banks and slopes, rock gardens or as an edging plant for shady paths.
- Propagate by division after flowering or in fall
- Remove flower stems immediately after bloom.
- Cut back after flowering.
Requirements
| Hardiness | 4 – 9 |
|---|---|
| Heat Zones | 5 – 8 |
| Climate Zones | 1, 1A, 1B, 2, 2A, 2B, 3, 3A, 3B, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17 |
| Plant Type | Perennials |
| Plant Family | Pulmonaria – Lungworts |
| Exposure | Partial Sun, Shade |
| Season of Interest | Spring (Early,Mid,Late) |
| Height | 10" – 1' (25cm – 30cm) |
| Spread | 1' – 2' (30cm – 60cm) |
| Spacing | 12″ – 18″ (30cm – 45cm) |
| Water Needs | Average |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Soil Type | Chalk, Clay, Loam |
| Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Plant of Merit, Showy, Semi-Evergreen |
| Tolerance | Deer, Rabbit |
| Attracts | Hummingbirds |
| Garden Uses | Banks and Slopes, Beds and Borders, Edging, Ground Covers, Patio and Containers |
| Garden Styles | City and Courtyard, Coastal Garden, Informal and Cottage, Prairie and Meadow |