Pulmonaria, Bethlehem Sage, Jerusalem Sage, Lungwort 'Raspberry Splash'

Pulmonaria

Genus
Pulmonaria (pul-muh-NARE-ee-ah)
Synonym
Spacing
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
Sun Exposure
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Danger
USDA Zone 4a: to -34.4 °C (-30 °F)
USDA Zone 4b: to -31.6 °C (-25 °F)
USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)
USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)
USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)
USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
Hardiness
Bloom Color
Bloom Time
Bloom Time
Bloom Color
Bloom Time
Bloom Time
Bloom Color
Bloom Color
Bloom Time
Other Details
Seed Collecting
Light Shade
Partial to Full Shade
Fruit Shape
Fruit Size
Pink
Light Blue
White/Near White
Fruit Colors
Mid Spring
Growing Habit
Grown for foliage
Herbaceous
Days to Maturity
Seed Type
By dividing the rootball
Disease Resistance
N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed
Leaf Type
Foliage Color
Bloom Characteristics
Water Requirements
Groundcovers
Perennials
Where to Grow
Other details
Propagation Methods
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
7.9 to 8.5 (alkaline)
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
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Growth Rate
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Leaf Appearance
Degree to which the appearance is present
Leaf Texture (top)
Leaf Texture (bottom)
Leaf Color
Color of Leaf Margin
Leaf Substance
Number of Vein Pairs
Appearance of Margin
Margin Width
Flower Shape
Flower Fragrance
Does it set seed?
Flower Size
Flower Type
Blooming Habit
Foliage Habit
Color Patterns
Awards (if applicable)
Seed Type
Growth Habit
Days to Maturity
Awards (if applicable)
Patented
Bloom Shape
Other Details
Pruning Instructions
Kernel Color
Flower Shape
Flower Habit
Bloom Size
Color Pattern
Bloom Shape
Pruning Groups
Bloom Diameter
Heat (Pungency)
Fruit Shape
Fruit Size
Fruit Color
Disease Resistance
Seed Type
Flower Size
Size/Type
Flower Characteristics
Leaf Shape/Type
Leaf Texture
Leaf Color
Propagation
Pollination
Bearing Habit
Rootstock Vigor
Disease Resistance
Fruit Usage
Classification
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Conway, Arkansas

Fayetteville, Arkansas

Heber Springs, Arkansas

Little Rock, Arkansas

Alameda, California

Chowchilla, California

Yorba Linda, California

Parker, Colorado

Normal, Illinois

Washington, Illinois

Culver, Indiana

Rolla, Kansas

Blissfield, Michigan

Howell, Michigan

Royal Oak, Michigan

Chaska, Minnesota

Hopkins, Minnesota

Munsonville, New Hampshire

Denville, New Jersey

Elizabeth City, North Carolina

Waynesville, North Carolina

Columbus, Ohio

Coshocton, Ohio

Glouster, Ohio

Murfreesboro, Tennessee

Santaquin, Utah

Kalama, Washington

Appleton, Wisconsin

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Gardener's Notes:

5
positives
1
neutral
0
negative
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(Zone 1) | August 2014 | positive

Lungwort was traditionally used as a remedy against lung diseases, such as tuberculosis, asthma and coughs, and to treat gastrointestinal...Read More

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Rogers, MN (Zone 4b) | May 2014 | positive

Gorgeous and unique color combination on the flowers. The foliage has silvery spots on it that adds interest to the shade garden after th...Read More

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Conway, AR | March 2011 | positive

My Raspberry Splash pulmonaria is blooming beautifully this spring. I got it last spring and it was tiny but this year it is growing very...Read More

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Hopkins, MN (Zone 4a) | October 2010 | positive

Very nice shade plant. It blooms heavily in early spring just when you need a good shot of color. The foliage is very attractive for th...Read More

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Sparks, NV (Zone 7a) | April 2005 | neutral

I just planted this about a week ago, in an area of the garden where two other Pulmonarias grow well.

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Murfreesboro, TN (Zone 7a) | April 2003 | positive

Bloomed well for me this year (2nd spring after starting out as a smallish offset.) Blooms stayed a clear ruby red, which is a nice cont...Read More

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