Pulmonaria 'Moonshine' typically starts flowering in March.
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Pulmonaria 'Moonshine'
Lungwort (Pulmonaria 'Moonshine') is an evergreen perennial shrub that grows up to 6-12 in tall and wide. The glossy, silver-blue leaves are oval-shaped and the flowers are pinkish-blue. It benefits from partial shade to full shade and prefers moist soils. Lungwort is a great addition to a woodland garden and blooms from late winter through spring. It can even handle quite a bit of foot traffic and is a low maintenance plant. It's attractive to pollinators and is disease and pest resistant. Pulmonaria 'Moonshine' is an excellent choice for the garden - it rewards its owners with lush, evergreen foliage and lovely pinkish-blue flowers!
Cycle:
Herbaceous Perennial
Watering:
Average
Propagation:
Division,Cutting,Layering Propagation,Seed Propagation
Hardiness Zone:
4 - 9
Flowers:
Pale blue-white Flowers In Spring
Sun:
Part shade,full shade
Leaf:
Yes
Growth Rate:
Low
Maintenance:
Low
Care Level:
Medium
watering
Lungwort, or Pulmonaria 'Moonshine', should be watered in moderation. During the active growth season, which usually runs from late spring to mid-fall, water about once a week, but let the soil dry slightly in between waterings. If conditions are hot and dry, water more often. In colder months, when the plant is dormant, water less often, about once every 2 weeks or so. Make sure to avoid overwatering, as this could cause the plant to suffer from root rot.
sunlight
Lungwort (Pulmonaria 'Moonshine') flourishes in partial shade, meaning that they grow best in a partly shaded environment. They need between 2 and 5 hours of sunlight each day, ideally early morning sunlight, to maintain their healthy growth. Too much sun can cause leaf discoloration and drying out. While some species can tolerate full sun, 'Moonshine' is best suited to partially shaded areas such as gardens shaded by trees or the north side of a building.
pruning
Lungwort (Pulmonaria 'Moonshine') benefits from pruning to promote vigorous new growth and to maintain a healthy and attractive form. Pruning should be done in early spring before new growth appears and again lightly in late summer after flowering. Pruning back stems by 1-third helps keep the plant tidy and limits overcrowding. Be sure to remove any dead, discolored, or diseased stems.
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Starts Flowering
