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Pulmonaria 'Blue Ensign'

Also Known As

Blue Ensign Lungwort

Plant type

perennial

size

H: 8"-12"
W: 8"-15"

planting zones

6a-9b

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Pulmonaria 'Blue Ensign' plant details

Pulmonaria 'Blue Ensign' is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with green foliage. In spring blue flowers emerge. Attracts bees and hummingbirds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with bright shade - shade and even moisture - regular water. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Pulmonaria 'Blue Ensign'

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: boraginaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 8 IN - 15 IN - wide, 8 IN - 12 IN - tall
Flowers: blue blooms in spring
Uses: easy-to-grow, woodland garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Pulmonaria 'Blue Ensign'

USDA Zones: 6a - 9b
Sun exposure: bright shade - shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
Resistant to: deer and rabbit
Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Lungwort is easy to grow in partly shaded places with spring moisture. Blue Ensign forms a slowly expanding clump, about 10″ tall and 18-20″ wide; the flowers start early in the spring and are electric blue, blooming for several weeks! Deer and critter resistant, most soils. For best foliage appearance, cut back hard after flowering for a fresh flush of leaves.

By: Secret Garden Growers

On the market for a while but still a dandy specimen for the spring garden because of its flared brilliant blue flowers, an intense lapis-blue as is found in few other flowers. Dark green, fuzzy leaves, evergreen. 12"T x 15W" Minimum temperature: -20 °F