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Pulmonaria saccharata 'Leopard'

Family Boraginaceae
Plant Type herbaceous perennial
Zone USDA:   3a - 8b   RHS:   H   EGF:   H1 - H4   Australia:   1 - 2  
Care Level low, easy, suitable for beginners.
Height 30 - 45 cm (12 - 18 in)
Spread 45 - 60 cm (1.5 - 2 ft)
Light partial shade to shade
Soil Moisture average, well-drained
Soil Type clay to sandy
Soil pH acidic to alkaline

Description The herbaceous perennial Pulmonaria saccharata 'Leopard' (Bethlehem sage) bears showy and pink blossoms during mid spring. The showy foliage is dark green and pale green in colour and evergreen.
Typical Uses Accent, alpine or rock garden, border, container, cut flowers, edging, ground cover, mass planting and woodland.
Special Characteristics Pulmonaria saccharata 'Leopard' is noted for being naturally resistant to deer and rabbits.
Cautions Where conditions are favourable, Pulmonaria saccharata 'Leopard' (Bethlehem sage) can be invasive and may require maintenance to keep it under control.