Pulmonaria officinalis 'Rubra'
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Pulmonaria officinalis 'Rubra'

Jerusalem sage
Jerusalem cowslip
blue lungwort

  family boraginaceae 
  genus pulmonaria 

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Identification
Genus  Pulmonaria Species  officinalis Variety  Cultivar  Rubra Common names  Jerusalem sage   Jerusalem cowslip   blue lungwort Family  BORAGINACEAE Specimen number  S11649 Data source  HtZn p159
 
Life cycle
Life form  Terrestrial Life cycle  Perennial Life span  3 - 10 years Annual cycle  Not applicable Stature  Flower Growth form  Not applicable Growth habit  Mound forming Overall height  6" - 1' 6" Overall spread   
 
Climate
Sunshine  Partial to full shade Water  Moist, well drained Optimal soil texture  Various Acceptable soil pH  Neutral USDA hardiness  USDA zones 04a-08b AHS heat zones  Heat zones 08-04 Sunset climate zones  Not classified
 
Garden
Suitable for gardens  yes Nursery  Unknown Compost  no Size at acquisition  Unknown Garden location  Unknown Garden notes  Pulmonaria officinalis 'Rubra' can survive very cold winters with annual averages as low as -30� Fahrenheit. It needs a bit of a cold spell with temperatures below 15� Fahrenheit to do its best. Blue lungwort (also known as Jerusalem sage and Jerusalem cowslip) needs summer days with high heat. This plant does best in partial to full shade. It prefers moist, well drained soils.
 
Special qualities
Tolerates drought  no Tolerates high humidity  no Tolerates seaside conditions  no Insect resistant  no Disease resistant  no Deer resistant  no Best uses    Symbiosis  Attracts butterflies  no Attracts hummingbirds  no Autumn foliage  no Colorful berries  no Desirable qualities    Other interest    Other interest color  Other interest period   
 
Adverse factors
Common pests  Poisonous parts  Poisonous indications  Internal poison  no Dermatologic poison  no Livestock poison  no Mechanical injury  no Hay fever pollen    Hay fever season    Adverse qualities   
 
Herbal medicine
Medicinal properties  Medicinal parts  Has medicinal uses  no Do not self-administer  no Do no use if pregnant  no Legally restricted  no Toxicity precautions  Medicinal notes 
 
Traditional uses
Parts used  Traditional uses  Contemporary uses  Fragrance  Fragrance parts  Fragrance intensity    Fragrance category    Dye parts  Dye color 
 
Cultivation
Propagule  Division Pollination method    Planting style    Crop spacing    Row spacing    Cold frame  Planting period    Harvesting period    Frost tolerance    Heat requirement    Fertilizer  Typical Time to harvest 
 
Nutrition
Is edible  no Culinary uses  Nutritional value  Edible parts  Description of edible parts Flavor / texture 
 
Horticulture
Horticulture notes  Propagation of Pulmonaria officinalis 'Rubra' can be achieved by division.
 
Herbarium
Tag needs printing  no Collection notes  Pulmonaria officinalis 'Rubra' is a perennial. Leaves: Blue lungwort (locally known in some parts as Jerusalem sage and Jerusalem cowslip) has variegated leaves. This plant has white-spotted arrow shaped leaves that form into mounds. Flowers: This species has bell shaped flowers which are mottled with violet. Flowers begin in March and don't stop until May. The blossoms are usually a violet color.

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Last reviewed November 01, 2004   

 

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