Pulmonaria hybrid 'Silver Scimitar'
Lungwort
Photo courtesy of Swift Greenhouses
- Arching, silver foliage with wavy edged leaves
- Bicolor pink and purple flowers in spring
- Clumping habit, Attracts hummingbirds
Border or Bed
Cold Tolerant
Garden
Great Foliage
Ground Cover
Heat Tolerant
Low Maintenance
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: 17-22 in
Spacing: 20 in
Price Level 1: $13.99 ea.~#1
Bloom Color: Pink, Purple
Zone: 4-9
Price Level 2: 4 for $50~#1
Additional Characteristics & Attributes:
Attributes:
- Great Foliage
- Border or Bed
- Heat Tolerant
- Mass Planting
- Edging
- Cold Tolerant
- Ground Cover
- Garden
- Low Maintenance
- Rock Garden
Critter Resistance:
- Rabbit Resistant
- Deer Resistant
Exposure:
- Partial Sun
- Full Shade
Habit:
- Creeping/Ground Cover
- Mounding
Foliage Color:
- Green
- Silver
Season of Interest (Flowering):
- Spring
Season of Interest (Foliage):
- Spring Bloomer
Attracts Wildlife:
- Attracts Pollinators
- Attracts Butterflies
- Attracts Hummingbirds
Soil Moisture:
- Keep Well-Watered
- Moist, Well-Drained
- Average Water
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.