Pulmonaria Species, Bethlehem Sage, Bethlehem Lungwort, Jerusalem Sage

This is a lovely plant that in time will cover the ground with it's unusual silver-spotted leaves in semi-shady, well-draining but moist,...Read More areas. The tiny clear pink & clear blue flowers in the spring, both colors present on the same plant at the same time, only add to the delight.

Common name "Lungwort" came from it's medicinal use ages ago, where it was thought that the spotted leaves resembled diseased lungs, & thus could cure diseases of that organ. Today it is considered & used as an ornamental in shade gardens, or as an interesting ornamental addition to an old-time medicinal herb garden, which is how I discovered it. It is by far one of my favorites of the old-time medicinals, many of which aren't very garden-worthy from an attractive viewpoint.

Foliage appears to have paint splattered on it. Adorable. Flowers are dainty and trumpet-shaped. Prefers moist soil and partial to full shade.

The silvery variegation really lights up the shade garden. The way the flowers turn color is so cute. Can not tolerate much sun or drough...Read Moret. I love this little plant.

Very attractive plant for full to part shade grown mainly for the foliage which can be mottled or speckled green & white. Flowers in earl...Read Morey spring with small white or pale pink blooms. Benefits from being cut-back if it gets floppy. Lovely with Hosta, Creeping Jenny/Moneywort, Impatiens. Has about a 12" to 14" spread & grows about 10" to 12" high.

Absolutely charming plant for spring. The blue and pink flowers on the same stem are unusual and very attractive. The spotted foliage p...Read Morerovides interest once the flowers are finished. Will keep flowering for quite a long time if dead headed frequently.

There are many named cultivars in existence. Pulmonarias readily re-seed and sport, making them easy to experiment with.

slvery spotted leaves
'Mrs Moon'-flowers open pink and turn blue