High Contrast Lungwort
Pulmonaria 'High Contrast' P.P.# 12337
Dramatic leaves are brilliantly and heavily spotted with silver on dark green foliage creating a stark contrast. Two flower colors appear at once as blue flowers quickly fade to pink. Thrives in the shady garden where it puts on a show. Herbaceous.
| Botanical Pronunciation: | pul-muh-NARE-ee-ah |
| Key feature: | Dramatic Foliage Color |
| Plant type: | Perennial |
| Patent Act: | Asexual reproduction of plants protected by the Plant Patent Act is prohibited during the life of the patent. |
| Deciduous/evergreen: | Herbaceous |
| Cold hardiness zones: | 4 - 8 |
| Light needs: | Full to partial shade |
| Water Needs: | Needs wet or constantly moist soil. |
| Average landscape size: | Clumping foliage to 9 in. tall, 18 in. wide. |
| Growth rate: | Moderate |
| Flower attribute: | Showy Flowers |
| Special features: | Dramatic Foliage Color |
| Landscape use: | Woodland Garden |
| Flower color: | Blue |
| Blooms: | Spring |
| Foliage color: | Multicolored |
| Item no.: | 4403 |
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Care Information
Follow a regular watering schedule during the first growing season to establish a deep, extensive root system. For a neat appearance, remove old foliage before new leaves emerge. Divide clumps every 2 to 3 years in early spring.
Dramatic leaves are brilliantly and heavily spotted with silver on dark green foliage creating a stark contrast. Two flower colors appear at once as blue flowers quickly fade to pink. Thrives in the shady garden where it puts on a show. Herbaceous.
Care Information
Follow a regular watering schedule during the first growing season to establish a deep, extensive root system. For a neat appearance, remove old foliage before new leaves emerge. Divide clumps every 2 to 3 years in early spring.
| Botanical Pronunciation: | pul-muh-NARE-ee-ah |
| Key feature: | Dramatic Foliage Color |
| Plant type: | Perennial |
| Patent Act: | Asexual reproduction of plants protected by the Plant Patent Act is prohibited during the life of the patent. |
| Deciduous/evergreen: | Herbaceous |
| Cold hardiness zones: | 4 - 8 |
| Light needs: | Full to partial shade |
| Water Needs: | Needs wet or constantly moist soil. |
| Average landscape size: | Clumping foliage to 9 in. tall, 18 in. wide. |
| Growth rate: | Moderate |
| Flower attribute: | Showy Flowers |
| Special features: | Dramatic Foliage Color |
| Landscape use: | Woodland Garden |
| Flower color: | Blue |
| Blooms: | Spring |
| Foliage color: | Multicolored |
| Item no.: | 4403 |
