This cheerful, reliable plant brings a nice touch of color to the garden in spring. The leaves are pointed and hairy and splattered with silvery blotches. As the plant grows, the leaves overlap, creating a swirly pattern. In spring, clusters of silky pink flowers appear. They fade to a soft blue that harmonizes well with the leaf color. -Sue Whetten, Regional Picks: Rocky Mountains, Fine Gardening issue #127

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Noteworthy CharacteristicsMakes a great groundcover.

CareMoist, rich soil.

Propagation Divide plants in fall.

• Genus : Pulmonaria
• Plant Width : 1 to 3 feet
• Plant Height : 1 to 3 feet
• Zones : 4, 5, 6, 7, 8
• Uses : Ground Covers, Shade
• Bloom Time : Late Spring, Spring
• Maintenance : Low
• Moisture : Medium Moisture
• Light : Partial Shade to Full Shade
• Plant Type : Perennials
• Flower Color : Pink, White
• Characteristics : Showy Foliage
• Growth Rate : Slow
• Plant Seasonal Interest : Summer Interest