Pulmonaria saccharata
Common Name: "Bethlehem sage"
Type: Evergreen, semi-evergreen perennial, groundcover Family: Boraginaceae Hardiness Zone: 4-9 Sunlight: Part to full shade Exposure: Sheltered Soil: Rich, humus-rich Moisture: Well-drained, moist Plant Height x Width: 1' x 2' Leaf: Rough, green elliptical leaves with white/silver patterns Flower: Reddish-pink, purple, blue or white funnel-shaped flowers Bloom Time: Late winter top spring Bloom Size: Small Maintenance: Remove old leaves after flowering Landscape use: Best grown in groups in shaded areas of the rock garden, border front or woodland garden or massed as a ground cover for smaller areas. Also an excellent edger for shaded areas. Foliage usually remains attractive after bloom and throughout the summer as long as plants continue to receive sufficient moisture. Pest and Disease: Slugs and powdery mildew is occasional problem Native Range: France, Italy Planting Instructions: Won't tolerate waterlogged soil Propagation: By division after flowering or in autumn Deer and Rabbit Tolerance: Deer |