bethlehem sage

Pulmonaria saccharata

PerennialBoraginaceae

RHS AGM 1993

bethlehem sage
USDA zones3 to 8
SunHandles full sun to full shade
WaterNeeds moist soil
Size12 to 18 inches tall18 to 24 inches wide
Bloom season
Spring
Bloom color
Blue

Garden uses

Shade garden

Notes

Bethlehem sage (Pulmonaria saccharata) is a perennial for shade gardens. It is hardy to USDA zone 3, or down to -40°F (-40°C). This plant likes full sun to full shade and moist soil. Blue flowers open in early to late spring. The plant grows 12 to 18 inches tall and spreads 18 to 24 inches wide. Give it space so it can fill out.

Pairs well with August Moon hosta, Fanal astilbe, and Mount Hood daffodil.

Native range

Europe.