Shrimps on the Barbie Lungwort, Pulmonaria, decorates the garden with unique deep shrimp pink flowers and deep green foliage with prominent white spots. The blossoms appear in spring and cover a low mound of fascinating speckled foliage. After the flowers fade, you can enjoy its dark green leaves that are delightfully spotted with white.

Use Lungwort in shade and woodland gardens. Its magnificent foliage makes an especially attractive display when planted among hostas, ferns, and bleeding hearts. Many consider its flowers among the most brilliantly colored blossoms of all perennials. Some say Lungwort was named due to its resemblance to the body part, but that’s not correct; it was used in the past to treat different lung ailments. It is easy to grow and even thrives in dry shade.

Plant in shade to full shade in well-drained soil. Amend soil with compost or other organic matter, and add a good starter fertilizer like Bio-tone Starter Plus when planting to get roots off to a fast start. Although tolerant of drought, plants will do best with consistent moisture. Dividing plants every three to five years will keep them vigorous. It is best to divide plants immediately after flowering or in early fall.