Pulmonaria Saccharata

Pulmonaria Saccharata Care

Pulmonaria Saccharata

What is the plant

Pulmonaria saccharata, the Bethlehem lungwort or Bethlehem sage, is a species of flowering plant in the family Boraginaceae, native to France and Italy. It is a rhizomatous herbaceous perennial which is closely related to the common lungwort (Pulmonaria officinalis). Growing to 10 cm (4 in) tall by 60 cm (24 in) wide, it has lance-shaped leaves with white confluent spots, and pink or white flowers in spring.

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Humidity

Normal

Lighting

Part Sun

Temperature

8°C - 16°C

Hardiness zone

4a - 9b

Difficulty

Easy

Hibernation

Cold Period

How to Care for the Plant

Water
Water the plants about once weekly to provide dry to medium moisture for the plants.
Sunlight
These plants enjoy dappled shade and will often struggle to develop if positioned in an area that is exposed to full sun.
Soil
Pulmonaria are best planted in moist, well-drained soil of clay, chalk and loam within an acidic, alkaline or neutral PH balance.

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Temperature
Like many cool season plants, Pulmonaria and cold temperatures are an ideal combination. With proper care and attention, Pulmonaria plants will usually begin to bloom from late winter into early spring.
Additional
Lungwort is classified by the USDA as having poisonous properties. Though usually not attractive to most pets, the ASCPA has classified its chemical components as toxic. Pet owners are cautioned to not allow pets to ingest it.
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