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Pulmonaria 'Smoky Blue'

Family Boraginaceae
Plant Type herbaceous perennial
Zone USDA:   2a - 9b   RHS:   H - FH   EGF:   H1 - H5   Australia:   1 - 3  
Care Level low, easy, suitable for beginners.
Height 20 - 30 cm (8 - 12 in)
Spread 30 - 45 cm (12 - 18 in)
Light partial shade to shade
Soil Moisture average to moist, well-drained
Soil Type clay to sandy
Soil pH acidic to alkaline

Description The herbaceous perennial Pulmonaria 'Smoky Blue' (Bethlehem sage) bears showy and spotted pastel blue and dark pink blossoms during early spring to late spring. This plant has showy and evergreen foliage that is greyish lime and pale green in colour.
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 Where conditions are favourable, Pulmonaria 'Smoky Blue' (Bethlehem sage) can be invasive and may require maintenance to keep it under control.