Beautiful pink flower buds on Pink-a-Blue Lungwort unfold to reveal blue flowers in the early to middle spring. The name of this lovely perennial plant is derived from the two-toned appearance that the contrasting color patterns of the buds and flowers provide. Similar to other types of lungwort, this one has silver dots on its leaves, which helps to liven up shady garden areas even more.
Plant Type |
Perennials |
Hardiness Zone |
3-9 |
Exposure |
Shade, Partial Shade |
Season of Interest |
Spring, Summer |
Height | 6" - 12" (in), 12" - 18" (in) |
Spread | 18" - 24" (in) |
Water Needs |
Average |
Maintenance |
Low |
Soil Type |
Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand |
Soil PH |
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
Soil Drainage |
Moist but Well-Drained |
Characteristics |
Great Foliage, Showy, Variegated |
Tolerance |
Deer, Drought, Heat, Rabbit |
Attracts |
Bees, Hummingbirds |
Garden Uses |
Beds and Borders, Cut Flowers, Mass Planting, Patio and Containers |
PINK-A-BLUE LUNGWORT | Pulmonaria x 'Pink-a-Blue' || Beautiful pink flower buds on Pink-a-Blue Lungwort unfold to reveal blue flowers in the early to middle spring. The name of this lovely perennial plant is derived from the two-toned appearance that the contrasting color patterns of the buds and flowers provide. Similar to other types of lungwort, this one has silver dots on its leaves, which helps to liven up shady garden areas even more.
Shade, Partial Shade,
Spring, Summer,
Average Water Needs, Low Maintenance, Moist but Well-Drained,
Great Foliage, Showy, Variegated,
Deer Tolerant, Drought Tolerant, Heat Tolerant, Rabbit Tolerant,
Attracts Bees, Attracts Hummingbirds, Beds and Borders, Cut Flowers, Mass Planting, Patio and Containers