Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Boraginales
Species:
angustifolia
ID:
398119

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1753

Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl. : 135 (1753)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000397451



Common Names

  • Pulmonaria angustifolia
  • Angustifolia Pulmonaria
  • Pulmonaria


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Synonyms

  • Pulmonaria azurea Besser [unknown]
  • Bessera azurea Schult. [unknown]

Description

Pulmonaria angustifolia (also called 'Narrow-leaved Lungwort', among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Europe, North Africa, and Asia. It grows in moist meadows, marshes, and along streams and rivers. It has a rosette of narrow, lance-shaped leaves and blue flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Pulmonaria angustifolia is an ornamental plant that is used in gardens and flower beds. It has attractive, deep green foliage and produces small, blue flowers in the spring. It is also known for its ability to attract beneficial insects such as bees and butterflies.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Pulmonaria angustifolia has small, white flowers with yellow centers and long, narrow seed pods. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have long, thin stems with long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pulmonaria angustifolia is a perennial that can be propagated from seed or division. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and partial shade. It is tolerant of a wide range of soil types and can be grown in containers. Seeds should be sown in a warm, sheltered spot and kept moist until germination occurs. Divisions should be taken from healthy, mature plants and planted in a potting mix. Once the divisions are established, they should be transplanted into larger pots or into the ground.

Where to Find Pulmonaria angustifolia

Pulmonaria angustifolia is native to Europe and can be found in temperate regions.

Pulmonaria angustifolia FAQ

What is the ideal temperature for Pulmonaria angustifolia?

Pulmonaria angustifolia prefers temperatures between 65-75°F (18-24°C)

What is the ideal soil for Pulmonaria angustifolia?

Pulmonaria angustifolia prefers well-draining, slightly acidic soil with a pH of 6.0-7.0

What is the ideal light for Pulmonaria angustifolia?

Pulmonaria angustifolia prefers bright, indirect light

Species in the Boraginaceae family

Actinocarya acaulis, Actinocarya tibetica, Adelocaryum coelestinum, Adelocaryum flexuosum, Adelocaryum malabaricum, Adelocaryum nebulicola, Adelocaryum lambertianum, Aegonychon purpurocaeruleum, Aegonychon zollingeri, Aegonychon purpurea-coeruleum, Aegonychon calabricum, Aegonychon calabrum, Afrotysonia africana, Afrotysonia glochidiata, Afrotysonia pilosicaulis, Alkanna amana, Alkanna angustifolia, Alkanna areolata, Alkanna attilae, Alkanna aucheriana, Alkanna auranitica, Alkanna bracteosa, Alkanna caliensis, Alkanna cappadocica, Alkanna confusa, Alkanna corcyrensis, Alkanna cordifolia, Alkanna dumanii, Alkanna frigida, Alkanna froedinii, Alkanna galilaea, Alkanna graeca, Alkanna haussknechtii, Alkanna hellenica, Alkanna hirsutissima, Alkanna hispida, Alkanna incana, Alkanna intercedens, Alkanna jordanovii, Alkanna kotschyana, Alkanna leiocarpa, Alkanna leptophylla, Alkanna lutea, Alkanna macrophylla, Alkanna macrosiphon, Alkanna maleolens, Alkanna megacarpa, Alkanna methanaea, Alkanna milliana, Alkanna mughlae,

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