Lungwort, Shrimps on the Barbie Lungwort
SKU #'s
- 1015354
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- Not Available In-store at Colchester Mackey's
- Not Available In-store at Willimantic Mackey's
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Shrimps on the Barbie Lungwort is a shade loving semi-evergreen perennial with green foliage mottled with white. Short stocks sporting dense clusters of small deep pink funnel-shaped flowers bloom in mid spring, attracting butterflies. Best flowering in part shade and rich, evenly moist well-drained soils. Shrimps on the Barbie is mildew resistant.
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Type: |
Perennial |
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Height: |
0.5' - 1' |
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Spread: |
1’ - 2’ |
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Spacing: |
1.5’ |
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USDA Hardiness Zone: |
3 - 9 |
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Culture: |
Part Sun, Full Shade |
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Bloom Color: |
Pink |
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Season of Interest: |
Spring, Year-Round |
MAINTENANCE NEEDS: Low Maintenance. Water regularly and do not let soil dry out. Will wilt or scorch in full sun. Root rot can be a problem in poorly drained soils. Powdery mildew and slugs are occasional problems.
LANDSCAPE USES: Accents or Group Plantings, Borders, Naturalized Areas, Rock Gardens, Wildlife Garden, and Containers.
COMPANION PLANTS: Iris, Coral Bells, Fern
IMAGE: Photo(s) courtesy of TERRA NOVA® Nurseries, Inc, Pulmonaria ‘Shrimps on the Barbie’
*As plants have ranges in appearance they may not appear as the images shown.
