Pulmonaria longifolia 'Bertram Anderson'

Also Known As

Pulmonaria 'E. B. Anderson'
Bertram Anderson Lungwort

Plant type

perennial, groundcover

size

H: 12"-18"
W: 18"

planting zones

5a-8b

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Pulmonaria longifolia 'Bertram Anderson' plant details

Pulmonaria longifolia 'Bertram Anderson' is a broadleaf deciduous or semi-evergreen perennial groundcover with blue foliage. In spring blue flowers emerge. Grows well with bright shade - shade and regular water. Does well in rich and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Pulmonaria longifolia 'Bertram Anderson'

Plant type: perennial groundcover
Plant family: boraginaceae
Foliage: deciduous or semi-evergreen blue
Mature size: 18 IN wide, 12 IN - 18 IN - tall
Flowers: blue blooms in spring
Uses: woodland garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Pulmonaria longifolia 'Bertram Anderson'

USDA Zones: 5a - 8b
Sun exposure: bright shade - shade
Watering frequency: regular
Resistant to: deer and rabbit
Soil needs: rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

This great plant gives months of enjoyment. P. longiflora 'Bertram Anderson' has rich blue flowers in March-April. If that was all the plant did, it would still be worth growing. But, the deep green narrow foliage has silver sports all summer-fall. A glorious woodland plant.

By: Gossler Farms

Gentian blue flowers in spring and silver-speckled leaves are the highlights ofPulmonaria longifolia 'Bertram Anderson', but its' usefulness as a groundcover for shade will endear it to gardeners in deer country. It also seem to bloom longer than other lungwort cultivars. Bloom often begins in march and may continue until may in cooler climates.

By: Deer Country Gardens

A beloved older cultivar named for a noted British plantsman, this boldly marked Pulmonaria boasts a dashing mound of steel splotched, long narrow dark green leaves and clustered bright cobalt blue blooms. Its distinctive good looks, abundant full-toned flowers and easily maintained habit earned 'Bertram Anderson' a perfect score at the Chicago Botanic Garden's Pulmonaria Trails and should give you plenty of reason to welcome him into your favorite shady nook.