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'Spot On' Lungwort

Pulmonaria hybrid

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Overview

The Pulmonaria hybrid 'Spot On' is a mounded shade perennial with salmon-pink buds that open to rich blue flowers above green leaves dusted in silver. It grows 14-16 inches tall and 18-20 inches wide. Best in part shade to shade, it prefers average to fertile soil with consistent moisture and is useful in borders, containers, and mass plantings. Hardy in USDA Zones 3-9.

Water Medium

'Spot On' Lungwort (Pulmonaria hybrid) — It grows 14-16 inches tall and 18-20 inches wide

Culture

Water: Medium

Shape & size

Mature height: 1.1666666–1.3333334 Ft.
Mature width: 1.5–1.6666666 Ft.

Classification

Family: Boraginaceae

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'Spot On' Lungwort (Pulmonaria hybrid) — distinctive salmon-pink buds open into rich blue blossoms; it appreciates average to fertile soil with good organic

'Spot On' Lungwort (Pulmonaria hybrid) — It also offers charming stems for small cut-flower arrangements, bringing a delicate woodland quality indoors; it

'Spot On' Lungwort (Pulmonaria hybrid) — long-lasting bloom displays and strong foliage presence through the rest of the season

'Spot On' Lungwort (Pulmonaria hybrid) — especially during dry spells

'Spot On' Lungwort (Pulmonaria hybrid) — Hardy in USDA Zones 3 through 9; commonly referred to as 'Spot On' Lungwort

'Spot On' Lungwort (Pulmonaria hybrid) — Gardeners have reported dense

'Spot On' Lungwort (Pulmonaria hybrid) — it is considered easy to maintain; while the speckled foliage pairs beautifully with hostas

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