An attractive, shade-loving groundcover that is very useful under shrubs and along pathways. A profusion of raspberry-coral blooms held on arching sprays appears above the lush silver-spotted foliage throughout spring. Works well to create a lush underplanting to hostas and ferns. Resistant to powdery mildew. An herbaceous perennial.
Plant Type |
Perennials |
Hardiness Zone |
3-9 |
Exposure |
Partial Sun, Shade |
Season of Interest |
Mid Spring, Late Spring |
Height | 6" - 12" (in) |
Spread | 12" - 18" (in), 18" - 24" (in) |
Spacing |
16"-24" (in) |
Water Needs |
Average |
Maintenance |
Low |
Soil Type |
Chalk, Clay, Loam |
Soil PH |
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
Soil Drainage |
Moist but Well-Drained |
Characteristics |
Semi-Evergreen, Showy, Variegated |
Tolerance |
Deer, Rabbit |
Attracts |
Bees, Hummingbirds |
Garden Uses |
Banks and Slopes, Beds and Borders, Edging, Ground Covers, Patio and Containers |
Raspberry Splash Lungwort | Pulmonaria longifolia 'Raspberry Splash' || An attractive, shade-loving groundcover that is very useful under shrubs and along pathways. A profusion of raspberry-coral blooms held on arching sprays appears above the lush silver-spotted foliage throughout spring. Works well to create a lush underplanting to hostas and ferns. Resistant to powdery mildew. An herbaceous perennial.
Partial Sun, Shade,
Mid Spring, Late Spring,
Average Water Needs, Low Maintenance, Moist but Well-Drained,
Semi-Evergreen, Showy, Variegated,
Deer Tolerant, Rabbit Tolerant,
Attracts Bees, Attracts Hummingbirds, Banks and Slopes, Beds and Borders, Edging, Ground Covers, Patio and Containers