Narrow-leaved lungwort (Pulmonaria longifolia)

Narrow-leaved lungwort (Pulmonaria longifolia) is a perennial plant that can grow 10cm – 50cm tall and 10cm – 50cm wide.

This plant is commonly known as narrow-leaved lungwort.

This is a semi-evergreen plant that takes 2-5 years to reach full maturity.

Plant profile

Common name: narrow-leaved lungwort
Scientific name: Pulmonaria longifolia
Plant type: Perennials
Habit: Bushy
Height: 10cm – 50cm
Spread: 10cm – 50cm
Foliage: Semi-evergreen
Sunlight: Full shade, Partial shade
Soil: Chalk, Clay, Loam
Moisture: Moist but well drained
Garden type: City & Courtyard Gardens, Coastal, Informal Garden, Wildlife Gardens
Planting type: Flower borders and bedding, Ground Cover
Other characteristics: Plants for pollinators

Seasonal colors

How to plant Narrow-leaved lungwort (Pulmonaria longifolia) – Krzysztof Ziarnek, Kenraiz, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons

Cultivation profiles – Growing Narrow-leaved lungwort (Pulmonaria longifolia) – Krzysztof Ziarnek, Kenraiz, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons