Pulmonaria saccharata 'Mrs. Moon' typically starts flowering in late March or early April.
Bethlehem sage
Pulmonaria saccharata 'Mrs. Moon'
Bethlehem Sage (Pulmonaria saccharata 'Mrs. Moon') is a hardy, herbaceous evergreen perennial loved for its brilliant clusters of long-lasting white blooms. Its beautiful small silver-spotted green leaves and white and pink flowers make it a great choice for ground covers or edging a garden bed or path. Plant in partial shade to full sun and in well-drained average to moist soil for optimal growth. Not only is it pleasing to the eye; this plant is also known as lungwort for its medicinal herbal properties. Utilize the plant's leaves as an herbal remedy for respiratory issues, stomach ailments, and pneumonia. Bethlehem sage is a lovely, unique choice for any garden.
Cycle:
Herbaceous Perennial
Watering:
Average
Propagation:
Division,Cutting,Seed Propagation,Layering Propagation
Hardiness Zone:
3 - 8
Flowers:
Pink maturing to blue Flowers
Sun:
Part shade,full shade
Leaf:
Yes
Leaf Color:
silver,green
Growth Rate:
Low
Maintenance:
Low
watering
Bethlehem sage (Pulmonaria saccharata 'Mrs. Moon') should be watered when the soil feels dry to the touch. Usually this means watering every other week during the growing season in spring and fall. During the summer months, water more frequently if the soil is drying out faster. Additionally, the plants prefer more frequent, light waterings rather than occasional deep waterings.
sunlight
Bethlehem sage (Pulmonaria saccharata 'Mrs. Moon') grows best in partial shade. It prefers 3 to 4 hours of bright, indirect sunlight per day. Prolonged exposure to hot, direct sunlight will cause this plant to become stressed and lead to leaf discoloration. For this reason, it is best to place the Bethlehem sage in an area that will receive some morning light and afternoon shade.
pruning
Bethlehem sage should be pruned in early spring, before new growth appears. Pruning should consist of removing any dead or damaged stems and removing 1-third of the oldest stems to the ground. This will encourage new growth and a more bushier plant. Lightly trim back the remaining stems to create a more compact form. Pruning after flowering is possible but will limit the number of blooms for the next season.
Season
Fall
Winter
Spring
Summer
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Oct
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Dec
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Feb
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Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Starts Flowering
