Pulmonaria angustifolia
Narrow-Leaved Lungwort
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Narrow-Leaved Lungwort (Pulmonaria angustifolia) - Description
Pulmonaria angustifolia (narrow-leaved lungwort, blue cowslip) is a species of flowering plant in the family Boraginaceae, native to central and north eastern Europe. Growing to 30 cm (12 in) tall by 45 cm (18 in) broad, it is an herbaceous perennial with hairy oval leaves and masses of bright blue flowers in spring. The subspecies azureus has brighter blue flowers.
Narrow-Leaved Lungwort (Pulmonaria angustifolia) - Growth
Lungworts excel in full shade. They are low-growing plants with leaves that are dappled with gray or silver spots. All species have creeping roots and will spread slowly. Works well as a limited ground cover under a large canopy tree.
Narrow-Leaved Lungwort (Pulmonaria angustifolia) - Planting
Sow seeds in containers outdoors as soon as the seeds have fully ripened. Take root cuttings in winter.
Narrow-Leaved Lungwort (Pulmonaria angustifolia) - Pest
Prone to slugs, snails and powdery mildew.
Narrow-Leaved Lungwort (Pulmonaria angustifolia) - Soil and irrigation
The soil should be humus rich and moist. Waterlogged soils for prolonged periods of time can cause damage to the plant.
