did you know?

In the sixteenth century, the physician Paracelsus promoted the theory that a plant's appearance indicated the organ of the body it could heal. The spotted leaves of were reminiscent of diseased lungs, and its common name became lungwort.

general maintenance:

Deadhead spent flowers. Cut foliage to the ground in fall after frost or before new growth resumes in spring.

pests/diseases:

Slugs, snails and powdery mildew may occur.

controls:

Handpick slugs and snails or spread diatomaceous earth around plants. To discourage powdery mildew, space plants for adequate air circulation and avoid wetting leaves when watering. Pick off diseased leaves where practical, and remove and destroy severely infected plants.

how to sow/plant:

Start with new plants or root divisions in spring or fall. Choose a sunny site with moist, well-drained soil and amend with well-rotted manure or compost. Set plants at the same depth they were in the pot, spacing at a distance equal to their mature spread. Water after planting and mulch to conserve moisture.

water and fertilize:

Monitor soil moisture all season. In early spring, feed with an all-purpose fertilizer during active growth, following label directions.

garden hint:

Lungwort flowers, amoung the first to appear in spring, are held above emerging foliage on stems with small, modified leaves. When the flowers die, remove the entire stem to make way for a mound of lush, full-sized leaves.

features:

• Attractive Flowers
• Attractive Foliage
• Drought Tolerant
• Shade Tolerant
• Winter Interest

garden uses:

• Containers
• Edging
• Ground Cover
• Naturalizing
• Shade Woodland Garden

other uses:

combine with:

Virginia bluebells barrenwort dead nettle and foam flower