Easily grown in average, medium moisture, well-drained soils in part shade to full shade. Prefers cool, organically rich, humusy soils that are kept consistently moist. Soils must not be allowed to dry out. Plants may go into dormancy in the heat of a St. Louis summer if soils become too dry. Foliage may depreciate considerably in hot summer weather and may scorch if grown in too much sun. Although plants tolerate light morning sun, they need afternoon shade. Remove flower stems immediately after bloom. Plants spread slowly by creeping roots. Divide plants in fall if they become too crowded. Plant leaves may retain some color in warm winters. Common Name: lungwort Type: Herbaceous perennial Family: Boraginaceae Zone: 4 to 8 Height: 0.75 to 1.00 feet Spread: 1.00 to 1.50 feet Bloom Time: April to May Bloom Description: Blue, purple and pink Sun: Part shade to full shade Water: Medium Maintenance: Low Suggested Use: Ground Cover, Naturalize Flower: Showy Leaf: Colorful Tolerate: Deer, Heavy Shade, Black Walnut
