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Pulmonaria 'Baby Blue'

Family Boraginaceae
Plant Type herbaceous perennial
Zone USDA:   4a - 9b   RHS:   H - FH   EGF:   H1 - H5   Australia:   1 - 3  
Care Level low, easy, suitable for beginners.
Height 15 - 20 cm (6 - 8 in)
Spread 20 - 30 cm (8 - 12 in)
Light partial shade to shade
Soil Moisture average, well-drained
Soil Type clay to sandy
Soil pH acidic to alkaline

Description Pulmonaria 'Baby Blue' (Bethlehem sage) bears showy and mauve blooms during mid spring. This herbaceous perennial has dark olive green and pale green foliage that is showy and evergreen.
Typical Uses Accent, alpine or rock garden, border, container, cut flowers, edging, ground cover, mass planting and woodland.
Special Characteristics This plant has a natural ability to resist deer and rabbits.
Cautions Be advised that Pulmonaria 'Baby Blue' (Bethlehem sage) may be invasive where conditions are favourable. In such cases it will require maintenance to keep it under control.