Dappled shade, full shade, full sun, partial shade
Aspect:
East facing, north facing, south facing, west facing
Position in Border:
Front
Soil
Clay / Heavy / Moist
The lungwort is named after its mottled leaves, which were supposed to resemble lungs. Different varieties produce different leaf markings, which look their best in mid spring when putting on fresh growth after flowering. They make excellent ground-cover plants, especially for shady borders. Funnel-shaped flowers are borne in shades of blue, violet, pink, purple, red and white. They're extremely attractive to bees, particularly the hairy footed flower bee, Anthophora plumipes.
Pulmonaria 'Lewis Palmer' bears clusters of nodding flowers that open pink before turning bright blue, in contrast with spotted dark green leaves. It looks good with other early blue flowers such as brunnera and omphalodes, or with the yellow flowers of primroses and early daffodils. Plants make good trouble-free ground cover for moist shade. The Royal Horticultural Society has given it its prestigious Award of Garden Merit.
Grow Pulmonaria 'Lewis Palmer' in moist but well-drained soil, in sun to partial shade. Remove old leaves after flowering.
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Pulmonaria ‘Lewis palmer’ and wildlife
Pulmonaria ‘Lewis palmer’ is known for attracting bees. It has nectar/pollen rich flowers.
Is known to attract Bees
Bees
Is not known to attract Beneficial insects
Beneficial insects
Is not known to attract Birds
Birds
Is not known to attract Butterflies/Moths
Butterflies/Moths
Is not known to attract Other pollinators
Other pollinators
Is Pulmonaria ‘Lewis palmer’ poisonous?
Pulmonaria ‘Lewis palmer’ has no toxic effects reported.
