Trevi Fountain
Pulmonaria 'Trevi Fountain'
In growth
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In bloom
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Planting Guide
| Spacing | 18-24 in apart |
|---|---|
| Planting depth | Crown at soil level |
| Chilling hours | 0 |
| Life expectancy | 5-10 years |
| Growth rate | Moderate |
| Planted | 2024 |
| Bed | To Be Sorted |
Growing Conditions
| Sun | Partial Shade |
|---|---|
| Water | Average |
| Soil type | Humus-rich, well-draining loams |
| Soil pH | 6.0 - 7.5 |
| Zones | 4-9 |
| Native status | Cultivar |
Appearance
| Type | Perennial |
|---|---|
| Leaf | Lanceolate (Long tapering tip) |
| Foliage colour | Green heavily mottled with silver spots |
| Bloom | Cobalt blue fading to pink |
| Fruit | Nutlet |
| Evergreen | Herbaceous |
Root System
| System | Fibrous/Adventitious Systems |
|---|---|
| Morphology | Mixed Fine & Coarse |
| Function | Mixed Orders |
| Propagation | Division in fall after flowering |
Wildlife & Safety
| Attracts | Hummingbirds, Bees |
|---|---|
| Deer | Deer Resistant |
| Toxicity | Toxic to Dogs/Cats |
| Edibility | Inedible |
| Companions | Hosta, Astilbe, Ferns |
Where it came from
| Grower | Terra Nova |
|---|---|
| Bought at | Kulak's Nursery |
Care
Keep well-watered during hot, dry spells to prevent powdery mildew and foliage collapse.
Maintenance
Cut back spent flower stalks to the base to encourage fresh foliage growth.
Cleanup
Remove old, degraded foliage in late autumn or early spring before new growth emerges.
Notes
Clifton Park NY (Zone 5b) provides 1000+ chilling hours. Known as Lungwort, this plant is an excellent early spring bloomer for shaded areas.