White Lungwort
Pulmonaria officinalis 'Sissinghurst White'
Common Name: White Lungwort
Genus: Pulmonaria
Species: officinalis
Cultivar: 'Sissinghurst White'
The Latin translation of Pulmonaria refers to the lungs and how one particular species in this Genus was considered as a cure for diseases of the lungs.
Category: Perennials
Growth Rate: Average
Features: Has interesting foliage
| Hardiness: Hardy | Height: 0.30 m (30 cm) |
| Sun/Shade: Partial shade or Deep shade | Spread: 0.45 m (45 cm) |
| Foliage Type: Evergreen | Flower Colour: Pink, White |
| Foliage Colour: Green, Variegated | Flowering Period: April & May |
Soil Type: Normal/Loam
Soil Moisture: Moist, but well drained
This evergreen perennial has hairy mid-green leaves that are covered in white blotches. The light pink flower buds open to reveal pure white flowers during Spring.
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