Lungwort, Bethlehem Sage, Jerusalem Sage 'Excalibur'

Pulmonaria

Genus
Pulmonaria (pul-muh-NARE-ee-ah)
Synonym
Spacing
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)
Sun Exposure
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Danger
USDA Zone 4b: to -31.6 °C (-25 °F)
USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)
USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)
USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)
USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
Hardiness
Bloom Color
Bloom Time
Bloom Time
Bloom Color
Bloom Time
Bloom Time
Bloom Color
Bloom Color
Bloom Time
Other Details
Seed Collecting
Light Shade
Partial to Full Shade
Full Shade
Fruit Shape
N/A
Fruit Size
Pink
Light Blue
Dark Blue
Fruit Colors
Mid Spring
Growing Habit
Herbaceous
Days to Maturity
Seed Type
By dividing the rootball
Disease Resistance
N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed
Leaf Type
Foliage Color
Bloom Characteristics
Water Requirements
Perennials
Where to Grow
Other details
Propagation Methods
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
Plant Size (check one)
Growing Habit
Growth Rate
Leaf Shape
Leaf Appearance
Degree to which the appearance is present
Leaf Texture (top)
Leaf Texture (bottom)
Leaf Color
Color of Leaf Margin
Leaf Substance
Number of Vein Pairs
Appearance of Margin
Margin Width
Flower Shape
Flower Fragrance
Does it set seed?
Flower Size
Flower Type
Blooming Habit
Foliage Habit
Color Patterns
Awards (if applicable)
Seed Type
Growth Habit
Days to Maturity
Awards (if applicable)
Patented
Bloom Shape
Other Details
Pruning Instructions
Kernel Color
Flower Shape
Flower Habit
Bloom Size
Color Pattern
Bloom Shape
Pruning Groups
Bloom Diameter
Heat (Pungency)
Fruit Shape
Fruit Size
Fruit Color
Disease Resistance
Seed Type
Flower Size
Size/Type
Flower Characteristics
Leaf Shape/Type
Leaf Texture
Leaf Color
Propagation
Pollination
Bearing Habit
Rootstock Vigor
Disease Resistance
Fruit Usage
Classification
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Madison, Missouri

Cape May Court House, New Jersey

Scotch Plains, New Jersey

Cleveland, Ohio

Glouster, Ohio

Portland, Oregon

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Gardener's Notes:

2
positives
0
neutral
0
negative
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Ithaca, NY (Zone 5b) | November 2004 | positive

A friend gave me several plants of this cultivar in 2002 - one mixed with ligularia. I planted all in moist but well drained soil in sha...Read More

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Haydenville, MA (Zone 5a) | November 2004 | positive

Foliage beautiful Rough and hairy, but with reflective silver leaves, green marginand midrib. Rosy flowers. Hardiness to be determined i...Read More

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