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Lovely Shade-Loving Lungworts at Nature Hills
Lungwort perennial plants (Pulmonaria) are also known as Common Lungwort or Lady's Milk Drops. Its botanical name Pulmonaria in Latin means lung and the silvery-speckled foliage for some reason was thought to resemble a lung as well!
Pulmonaria officinalis in its native form possesses many medical properties - often aiding in the treatment of coughs and diseases of the chest.
Lungwort will provide clusters of brilliant blue, pink, or white trumpet-shaped blossoms in the spring, and continue showing off their attractive and colorful leaves throughout the summer and fall seasons. Calling bees (especially Bumblebees!) and Hummingbirds to shady gardens! The light blue or purple blooms age to violets and pinks throughout the mid to late spring!
Using Lungwort In Your Garden

To add texture and patterns to your shaded area, plant other shade plants to brighten up your borders or edgings. Even in the woodland garden and dappled shade understory, Lungworts play nicely with trees and shrubs!
Add to your shady banks, slopes, understory garden beds, and borders as edging, or let Lungworts flow along the edges of a Rain garden or pathways sides as a pretty row! Just plant this snazzy beauty in a cool, shady area in your yard and watch them dance! Their underground rhizomes create small colonies that act as living mulch to help keep other plants cool and their bare, leggy stems covered!
Caring For Lungwort
Odd name aside, the Lungwort is a fantastic garden perennial and is very easy to grow!
Lungwort are underused herbaceous perennials that are not only very attractive but are hardy, resilient, and easy to grow. Growing best in part shade to full shade and requires average well-drained soil. It is best for Lungwort to receive sufficient moisture and appreciate a 3-4 inch deep layer of mulch.
Deadhead after the flowers are finished blooming, removing the flowering stems completely to maintain a tidy mound and the plant transforms itself into an incredible foliage plant with silvery spotted leaves! Otherwise, Lungwort are low-maintenance gems! In the fall, after the foliage has died down after frost, prune the entire plant to the ground and remove all stems, leaves, and other debris to prevent mildews, slugs, and snails from overwintering. To prevent over-crowding, divide your clumps every 3-5 years in the autumn as well.
Frequently Asked Questions
What makes Lungwort plants ideal for shade gardens?
What makes Lungwort plants ideal for shade gardens?
Lungwort plants thrive in partial to full shade, producing vibrant spring blooms and silvery-spotted foliage that brightens dim garden areas. Their compact growth habit and groundcover-like spread make them perfect for shady borders, understory plantings, and woodland gardens.
Do Lungwort flowers attract pollinators?
Do Lungwort flowers attract pollinators?
Yes, Lungworts are excellent pollinator plants, especially for early-season bees and hummingbirds. Their trumpet-shaped blooms in shades of blue, pink, and white provide vital nectar in spring when few other plants are flowering.
How do I care for Lungwort in my garden?
How do I care for Lungwort in my garden?
Lungwort prefers moist, well-drained soil and appreciates mulch to retain moisture. Deadhead spent flowers to promote tidy foliage growth, prune the entire plant in fall, and divide clumps every 3–5 years to maintain vigor and prevent overcrowding.
Are Lungwort plants deer resistant and low maintenance?
Are Lungwort plants deer resistant and low maintenance?
Yes, Lungworts are considered deer resistant and require minimal maintenance once established. Their tough, resilient nature makes them an easy choice for low-care shade landscaping.
Can Lungwort be grown in containers or small gardens?
Can Lungwort be grown in containers or small gardens?
Absolutely! Lungwort's compact size and attractive foliage make it ideal for shady patios, containers, and small space gardens. They pair beautifully with other shade perennials like hostas, ferns, and coral bells.