common lungwort

Overview

Common Lungwort (Pulmonaria officinalis) is a flowering, leafy perennial plant. The ovate leaves are spotted and have a silvery-green hue. In the spring clusters of rounded flower buds appear that range in colour from purple, pink, and blue. After the petals fall away, the seedheads are visible. This plant can easily be recognised by its multiple lightly scented papery petals. It grows happily in woodland settings and shady areas with moist soil and produces an abundant bloom from early to late spring. Common Lungwort attracts bees and other pollinators and adds dashes of colour to its environment.

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