Pulmonaria angustifolia 'Blue Ensign' | Blue Ensign Lungwort

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DESCRIPTION
Pulmonaria angustifolia ‘Blue Ensign’ forms low clumps of narrow, deep green leaves with a smooth surface and elongated shape that creates a tidy, refined mound. In early to mid spring, upright stems carry clusters of intense cobalt blue flowers that open above the foliage, providing clear color at a time when many shade plantings are just emerging.

The species is native to central and eastern Europe, where it grows in open woodland and meadow margins. In garden settings, ‘Blue Ensign’ suits shaded borders, woodland paths, and underplanting beneath deciduous shrubs, offering early nectar and dependable spring presence.

DESCRIPTION
Pulmonaria angustifolia ‘Blue Ensign’ forms low clumps of narrow, deep green leaves with a smooth surface and elongated shape that creates a tidy, refined mound. In early to mid spring, upright stems carry clusters of intense cobalt blue flowers that open above the foliage, providing clear color at a time when many shade plantings are just emerging.

The species is native to central and eastern Europe, where it grows in open woodland and meadow margins. In garden settings, ‘Blue Ensign’ suits shaded borders, woodland paths, and underplanting beneath deciduous shrubs, offering early nectar and dependable spring presence.

 
  • Family: Boraginaceae
    Height: 12 to 18 inches
    Width: 18 to 24 inches
    Foliage color: Narrow deep green leaves forming a dense clump
    Flower color: Intense cobalt blue flowers held above the foliage
    Bloom time: Early to mid spring
    Light requirements: Partial shade to full shade
    Water requirements: Even moisture
    Maintenance: Low; cut back tired foliage after flowering to promote fresh new growth
    Growing zone: USDA zones 4 to 8
    Wildlife attractors: Attracts bees and other early season pollinators

    This plant can be seen at the Bellevue Botanical Garden.

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