Lungwort, Pulmonaria 'High Contrast', is a clump-forming, compact perennial with huge, outward-facing clusters of pink blooms that mature to blue in the spring. If pruned after blooming, the dazzling foliage of wavy, spear-shaped, dark green leaves decorated with melting silver is just as lovely and keeps its beauty all season long. This lovely lungwort is evergreen in moderate winter climates, resistant to powdery mildew, tolerant of heat, and a great choice for shady gardens even in the South.
| Plant Type |
Perennials |
| Hardiness Zone |
4-9 |
| Exposure |
Partial Sun, Shade |
| Season of Interest |
Mid Spring, Late Spring |
| Height | 6" - 12" (in) |
| Spread | 12" - 18" (in), 18" - 24" (in) |
| Spacing |
18" (in) |
| Water Needs |
Average |
| Maintenance |
Low |
| Soil Type |
Chalk, Clay, Loam |
| Soil PH |
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage |
Moist but Well-Drained |
| Characteristics |
Evergreen, Semi-Evergreen, Showy, Variegated |
| Tolerance |
Deer, Rabbit |
| Attracts |
Bees, Butterflies, Pollinators |
| Garden Uses |
Banks and Slopes, Beds and Borders, Edging, Ground Covers, Patio and Containers |
High Contrast Lungwort | Pulmonaria 'High Contrast' || Lungwort, Pulmonaria 'High Contrast', is a clump-forming, compact perennial with huge, outward-facing clusters of pink blooms that mature to blue in the spring. If pruned after blooming, the dazzling foliage of wavy, spear-shaped, dark green leaves decorated with melting silver is just as lovely and keeps its beauty all season long. This lovely lungwort is evergreen in moderate winter climates, resistant to powdery mildew, tolerant of heat, and a great choice for shady gardens even in the South.
Partial Sun, Shade,
Mid Spring, Late Spring,
Average Water Needs, Low Maintenance, Moist but Well-Drained,
Evergreen, Semi-Evergreen, Showy, Variegated,
Deer Tolerant, Rabbit Tolerant,
Attracts Bees, Attracts Butterflies, Attracts Pollinators, Banks and Slopes, Beds and Borders, Edging, Ground Covers, Patio and Containers
