Dark Vader Lungwort
Pulmonaria 'Dark Vader'
Plant Details:
Plant Type: Perennial
Plant Family: Boraginaceae
Plant Description: This early spring bloomer has clusters of small, bell-shaped pink, blue and purple flowers. The low-growing, semi-evergreen dark green foliage is spotted with pale silver-green, providing texture and interest all season long. Makes a good spreading groundcover for shady areas; avoid planting in areas with afternoon sun.
Maintenance:
Maintenance Type: Perennial - Evergreen
Plant Care: Perennial - Evergreen (soft-stemmed plants that keep their leaves and color during winter): Remove spent blooms to promote rebloom later. To avoid winter stress, wait until spring to identify what portions of the plant are still alive and then remove the rest.
Plant Attributes:
Mature Size: 10" tall x 20" wide
Utah Native: No
Plant Select: No
Pollinator Friendly: Yes
Localscapes: Infill Plant
Foliage Interest: Yes
Foliage Colors: Gray-green, Green, Multicolored, Silver-green
Bloom Colors: Blue, Pink, Purple
Bloom Seasons: Spring
Bloom Period: Apr - May
Growing Conditions:
Hardiness Zone: 3 to 8
Light Requirement: Full Shade (0-4 hrs sun), Part Shade (4-6 hrs morning sun)
Irrigation Requirement: 
Moderate (1/2" every 7-10 days)
Moderate (1/2" every 7-10 days)
Salt Tolerant: Unknown
Deer Resistant: Yes
Garden Location:
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Commercial Concepts
- Education Center Plaza
Garden Staff Tips & Insights:
Can handle moderate watering (once a week), but will be at their best with a higher watering frequency (approximately twice a week).
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