Pulmonaria saccharata 'Excalibur' | Excalibur Lungwort
DESCRIPTION
Pulmonaria saccharata 'Excalibur' is a perennial valued for its silvery foliage and vibrant spring blooms. From late winter to mid-spring, it produces clusters of funnel-shaped flowers that transition from rich pink to violet-blue as they mature, offering a dynamic and colorful display. The lance-shaped leaves, heavily dusted with silvery-white markings, provide lasting visual interest even after the flowering season.
This cultivar originates from breeding efforts to enhance both ornamental and garden performance traits. 'Excalibur' thrives in shaded to partially shaded garden settings, where its unique foliage and early blooms brighten woodland gardens, borders, or underplantings for trees and shrubs. Its long-lasting appeal makes it a favorite among gardeners seeking a plant that performs well through multiple seasons.
DESCRIPTION
Pulmonaria saccharata 'Excalibur' is a perennial valued for its silvery foliage and vibrant spring blooms. From late winter to mid-spring, it produces clusters of funnel-shaped flowers that transition from rich pink to violet-blue as they mature, offering a dynamic and colorful display. The lance-shaped leaves, heavily dusted with silvery-white markings, provide lasting visual interest even after the flowering season.
This cultivar originates from breeding efforts to enhance both ornamental and garden performance traits. 'Excalibur' thrives in shaded to partially shaded garden settings, where its unique foliage and early blooms brighten woodland gardens, borders, or underplantings for trees and shrubs. Its long-lasting appeal makes it a favorite among gardeners seeking a plant that performs well through multiple seasons.
DESCRIPTION
Pulmonaria saccharata 'Excalibur' is a perennial valued for its silvery foliage and vibrant spring blooms. From late winter to mid-spring, it produces clusters of funnel-shaped flowers that transition from rich pink to violet-blue as they mature, offering a dynamic and colorful display. The lance-shaped leaves, heavily dusted with silvery-white markings, provide lasting visual interest even after the flowering season.
This cultivar originates from breeding efforts to enhance both ornamental and garden performance traits. 'Excalibur' thrives in shaded to partially shaded garden settings, where its unique foliage and early blooms brighten woodland gardens, borders, or underplantings for trees and shrubs. Its long-lasting appeal makes it a favorite among gardeners seeking a plant that performs well through multiple seasons.
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Family: Boraginaceae
Height: 12 inches
Width: 18 inches
Foliage color: Silvery-white leaves with dark green midribs and edges
Flower color: Rose pink, maturing to violet-blue
Bloom time: Early spring
Light requirements: Part shade to full shade
Water requirements: Medium
Maintenance: Low; divide plants in fall if overcrowded
Growing zone: USDA zones 3 to 8
Wildlife attractors: N/AThis plant can be seen at the Bellevue Botanical Garden.