Lungwort

Pulmonaria officinalis

Family: Boraginaceae

Powdery & Softfaintsweet

SeasonSpring

OriginEurope

IntensityVery Faint

LifespanPerennial

About This Flower

Powdery & Soft · Spring bloomer

Lungwort's flowers change colour as they age, opening pink then turning blue, above silver-spotted leaves, one of the first perennials to bloom and a vital early nectar source for bumblebees.

Symbolism & Meaning

healing, comfort

In the Victorian language of flowers, lungwort means “Comfort”.

Habitat & Environment

Europe

Lungwort is native to Europe.

Quick Reference

Scientific NamePulmonaria officinalis
FamilyBoraginaceae
Native ToEurope
Bloom SeasonSpring
LifespanPerennial

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