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Botanical Name: |
Pulminaria officinalis |
Common names: |
Jerusalem Cowslip, Oak Lungs and Lung Moss. |
Description: |
Lungwort is one of the most interesting herbs to grow for color. After clusters of pinkish-red flowers open in the spring, they slowly change in color to violet or blue to create a lovely, multi-colored effect. When the flowers fade away, we are left with its blotchy, white and green foliage, which remains interesting and attractive for the rest of the season. Lungwort grows to a height of 8 to 10 inches and is one of the best ways to bring low-maintenance color to the shadier parts of your garden. |
Life Cycle: |
hardy perennial; not suited for parts of Florida or along the Gulf coast. |
Exposure: |
shade or partial shade |
Cultivation: |
Lungwort prefers to grow in moist, fertile soil in a shady location. Ad |
Propagation: |
seeds or division |
Parts Used: |
leaves |
Harvesting and Storage: |
Plant should be harvested in its entirety during the flowering period. |
Medicinal Uses: |
coughs; astringent; digestive aid |
Culinary Uses |
none |
Other Uses: |
none |