Pulmonaria hybrid 'Shrimps on the Barbie'
Lungwort
Pulmonaria 'Shrimps on the Barbie' - Lungwort from Moose Crossing Garden Center
- Beautiful, deep shrimp-pink flowers
- Dark green leaves with silver spots
- Large, mounding, spreading habit
Border or Bed
Garden
Great Foliage
Ground Cover
Mass Planting
Rock Garden
Deer Resistant
Homeowner Growing and Maintenance Tips:
Prefers average to organically rich, consistently moist soil and partial to full shade. Plants may go dormant in the heat of summer if soil is too dry and leaves may scorch if grown in full sun. Remove spent flower stems and ensure soil stays moist. Plants spread by creeping roots and can be divided in fall.
Height: 8-10 in
Spread: 18-24 in
Spacing: 24 in
Price Level 1: $13.99 ea.~#1
Bloom Color: Pink
Zone: 4-9
Price Level 2: 4 for $50~#1
Additional Characteristics & Attributes:
Attributes:
- Great Foliage
- Mass Planting
- Edging
- Garden
- Ground Cover
- Border or Bed
- Rock Garden
Critter Resistance:
- Rabbit Resistant
- Deer Resistant
Exposure:
- Partial Sun
- Full Shade
Habit:
- Creeping/Ground Cover
- Mounding
Foliage Color:
- Green
Season of Interest (Flowering):
- Spring
Attracts Wildlife:
- Attracts Pollinators
- Attracts Butterflies
- Attracts Hummingbirds
Soil Moisture:
- Average Water
- Keep Well-Watered
- Moist, Well-Drained
Genus Overview: Pulmonaria
Common Name: Lungwort
Mounding perennial with lance-shaped, hairy, green leaves often with spots or silver overlay. Clusters of funnel-shaped flowers in a variety of colors including blue, purple and pink, bloom in spring. Great for woodland and shade gardens, borders and as an edging plant.