Thursday, January 7, 2010

Perennial Of The Day



  Pulmonaria x 'Victorian Brooch' 'Victorian Brooch'
Lungwort, Bethlehem Sage

Type Perennial
Hardy range 4A to 9A
Height 6" to 8" / 15cm to 20cm
Spread 18" to 24" / 45cm to 60cm
Growth rate Average
Form Rounded
Exposure Full shade to partial sun

Bloom Color Pink and purple
Bloom Time Spring

The flowers are showy.

Environment
This plant will grow in moist soil.
Suitable soil is clay.
The pH preference is a neutral soil.

Leaf Color Green, silvery and variegated

This plant has attractive foliage.

Culture Notes
This plant needs moist, cool soil that is in a partly shaded area. Overly dry conditions will cause wilting of its leaves. The silvery-white spots appearing on the leaves of 'Victorian Brooch' make its foliage quite attractive, even after its distinctive magenta-coral flowers have ceased to bloom. 'Victorian Brooch' has a compact habit, is resistant to mildew, deer and slugs and provides a valuable source of nectar for honey bees. Asexual propagation of 'Victorian Brooch' is prohibited.

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