Water
Keep the soil consistently moist but not waterlogged. Water thoroughly when the top inch of soil feels dry. Reduce watering in winter when the plant is dormant.
Ensure good drainage to prevent root rot, especially in containers.
Also known as Blue Lungwort · Cowslip Lungwort · Narrow-Leaved Lungwort
Blue Cowslip (Pulmonaria angustifolia) is a low-growing perennial known for its early spring clusters of funnel-shaped blue flowers.
At-a-glance light, water, soil, and growing conditions from plant data
Partial Shade
50% intensity
Prefers dappled shade or morning sun.
Regular
50% intensity
Keep soil consistently moist, avoid waterlogging.
Well-drained, humus-rich
50% intensity
Cool to Moderate
50% intensity
Prefers temperatures between 15-20°C. Can tolerate cooler conditions.
Light
25% intensity
Feed lightly in spring with balanced fertilizer.
Key traits and growing stats from plant data
Watering, pruning, propagation, and repotting details from plant data
Keep the soil consistently moist but not waterlogged. Water thoroughly when the top inch of soil feels dry. Reduce watering in winter when the plant is dormant.
Ensure good drainage to prevent root rot, especially in containers.
Deadhead spent flowers to encourage more blooms and maintain a tidy appearance. Cut back any dead or damaged foliage in late autumn or early spring. This helps promote healthy new growth and prevents disease.
Pulmonaria angustifolia is easily propagated by division of established clumps in early spring or autumn. Simply lift the plant, divide the root ball into smaller sections, and replant immediately.
You can also grow from seed sown in autumn.
Young plants may need repotting every 1-2 years into slightly larger containers. Established plants in the ground rarely need repotting.
If grown in a pot, repot when the plant becomes root-bound, typically every 2-3 years, preferably in spring.
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Monthly activity intensity for bloom and fruit across both hemispheres.
Flowering & fruiting calendar
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Photos of Blue Cowslip (Pulmonaria angustifolia)
Where Blue Cowslip (Pulmonaria angustifolia) is found

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Common names and botanical synonyms
Botanical classification
| Rank | Name |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Division | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Magnoliopsida |
| Order | Boraginales |
| Family | Boraginaceae |
| Genus | Pulmonaria |
| Species | Pulmonaria angustifolia |
Similar in genus Pulmonaria
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