Pulmonaria saccharata

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LungwortPerennial, DeciduousFamily: Boraginaceae

Height: 30cmSpread: 30cm
Hardy

Attractive to wildlife

Flower colour:

Blue

Foliage colour:

Blue/Green

Position

Sun Exposure:

Dappled shade, full shade, partial shade

Aspect:

East facing, north facing, west facing

Soil

Acidic / Chalky / Alkaline / Clay / Heavy / Moist / Well Drained / Light / Sandy

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 saccharata is a handsome pulmonaria, bearing bluish flowers from late winter to late spring. Considered one of the best pulmonarias for its foliage, the mid-green leaves are variegated and hairy to touch.

For best results grow Pulmonaria saccharata in moist but well-drained soil, in sun to partial shade. Remove old leaves after flowering.

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Pulmonaria ‘Saccharata’ and wildlife

Pulmonaria ‘Saccharata’ is known for attracting bees and other pollinators. 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 known to attract Other pollinators

Other pollinators

Is Pulmonaria ‘Saccharata’ poisonous?

Pulmonaria ‘Saccharata’ has no toxic effects reported.

No reported toxicity to:

Is not known to attract Birds

Birds

Is not known to attract Cats

Cats

Is not known to attract Dogs

Dogs

Is not known to attract Horses

Horses

Is not known to attract Livestock

Livestock

Is not known to attract People

People