This rhizomatous perennial has upright softly pubescent stems that forms a clump. It has mat bright green velvety texture diamond-shaped leaves and the purplish funnel-shape flowers appear in pendant clusters from winter to spring.

Hardiness zones 6 to 9 

Pulmonaria rubra is naturally found in south-east Europe growing in low mountain regions  in rocky places or in woodlands that are commonly associated with water courses.

It prefers a well-drained organic rich fertile moist soil and is pH adaptable. This perennial grows in a semi-shaded to sunny position and is frost and cold tolerant but is drought tender.

This Lungwort is grown for its clumping habit and nodding flowers.  It is planted in small gardens along herbaceous borders or used in rockeries as a specimen. It is suitable for cool inland regions establishing from division in 2 to 4 years and is moderately long lived. It is also grown in pots or tubs and planted around water features or in woodland settings. ID 3112

Pulmonaria (pul-mon-AH-ree-ah) rubra (ROO-brah)

Boraginaceae (BOR-ah-jin-AY-see-ee)
Lungwort