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Common
name: "Bethlehem Sage" or "Lungwort"
Latin name: Pulmonaria 'Majeste'
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Zone: 4
- 8
Elevation to: 8000'
Growth habit: Clump forming
Max height: 10" - 12"
Spread: 18"
Flowers: Yes, April - May
Flower type: Funnel shaped
Native to area: No
Available varieties: 5+
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Pictured: Pulmonaria
'Majeste' |
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Photo:
Missouri Botanic Gardens |
Cultivation:
Plant in full or partial shade in compost rich, moist soils. Space
new container grown plants 18" - 24" apart. Plants should be divided every 4th or 5th season. Grows well in
containers.
Propagation:
Seed can be planted in the ground after danger of hard frost has
passed... or purchase pre-started plants at your local Garden
Center. Once established, plants can be divided after they have
flowered, or in early fall.
Potential pests ~ diseases:
Powdery mildew when in drought. |
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