Bertram Anderson lungwort
Pulmonaria longifolia 'Bertram Anderson'
USDA zones3 to 8
SunHandles partial sun to full shade
WaterHandles moderate to moist soil
Size6+ inches tall
- Growth rate
- Slow
- Habit
- Clumping
- Bloom season
- Spring
- Bloom color
- Violet blue
- Soil types
- Sand, loam, clay, chalk
- Soil pH
- Acid, alkaline, neutral
Garden uses
Attracts
Notes
'Bertram Anderson' lungwort (Pulmonaria longifolia 'Bertram Anderson') is a perennial for shade gardens, woodland settings, ground cover, and borders. It is hardy to USDA zone 3, or down to -40°F (-40°C). This plant likes part sun to full shade and average to moist soil of most types. Deer and rabbits tend to browse other plants first. It forms a slow, clumping mound about 6 inches tall. Violet blue flowers open in early to late spring and attract bees and hummingbirds.
Pairs well with Regal Splendor hosta, Pretty Princess tulip, and Canada wild rye.