Sissinghurst White Lungwort is a shade loving semi-evergreen perennial with silver molted green foliage. Short stocks sporting drooping clusters of small funnel-shaped flowers that open white and age to pink bloom from through spring attracting butterflies. Best flowering in part shade and rich, evenly moist well-drained soils.
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Height: |
0.5' - 1' |
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Spread: |
1’ - 1.5’ |
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Spacing: |
1’ |
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USDA Hardiness Zone: |
4 - 8 |
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Bloom Color: |
White/Pink |
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MAINTENANCE NEEDS: Low Maintenance. Water regularly and do not let soil dry out. Will wilt or scorch in full sun. Root rot can be a problem in poorly drained soils. Powdery mildew and slugs are occasional problems.
LANDSCAPE USES: Accents or Group Plantings, Borders, Naturalized Areas, Rock Gardens, Wildlife Garden, and Containers.
COMPANION PLANTS: Iris, Coral Bells, Fern
IMAGE: I, KENPEI, Pulmonaria officinalis 'Sissinghurst White', CC BY-SA 3.0
