Pulmonaria saccharata 'Mrs Moon'
Bethlehem sage 'Mrs Moon'
A rhizomatous, clump-forming perennial with hairy mid-green leaves marbled with white spots, and lilac-blue flowers emerging from pink buds from late winter to early spring
Size
Ultimate height
0.1–0.5 metresTime to ultimate height
2–5 yearsUltimate spread
0.5–1 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drained, °Â±ð±ô±ô–d°ù²¹¾±²Ô±ð»åpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Purple Blue Pink | Green White | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Green White | |||
| Autumn | Green White | |||
| Winter |
Position
- Full shade
- Partial shade
Aspect
North–facing or East–facing or °Â±ð²õ³Ù–f²¹³¦¾±²Ô²µ
Exposure
Sheltered Hardiness
H4Botanical details
- Family
- Boraginaceae
- Native to GB / Ireland
- No
- Foliage
- Semi evergreen
- Habit
- Clump forming, Bushy
- Genus
Pulmonaria can be herbaceous or semi-evergreen rhizomatous perennials with terminal clusters of funnel-shaped flowers in late winter or early spring, and often strikingly patterned leaves developing in summer
- Name status
Accepted
How to grow
Cultivation
Plant in fertile, humus-rich soil, that is moist but well-drained, in full or partial shade.
Propagation
Propagate by division
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Cottage and informal garden
- Wildlife gardens
- Flower borders and beds
- Ground cover
- Underplanting of roses and shrubs
Pruning
Remove faded foliage after flowering, and any mildewed leaves
Pests
Generally pest-free
Diseases
May be susceptible to powdery mildews
Pulmonaria saccharata 'Mrs Moon'
Bethlehem sage 'Mrs Moon'
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