Plants in family boraginaceae
Pulmonaria 'Raspberry Ice'
Pulmonaria 'Raspberry Ice' is an evergreen perennial with silver-spotted or entirely silvered foliage and a spring floral display. It grows best in bright shady or part shade locations with moist, well-drained soil. This plant is not readily eaten by rabbits and deer, making it a resilient choice for gardens.
Pulmonaria 'Diana Clare'
Pulmonaria 'Diana Clare' is a heat-loving perennial with silver leaves and dark violet to cobalt blue flowers. It forms a 10-inch tall by 18-inch wide clump and is evergreen in nature. This plant is resistant to deer and rabbits, making it a great choice for gardens with wildlife. It prefers bright shady or part shade locations with moist, well-drained soil.
Pulmonaria saccharata 'Leopard'
Pulmonaria saccharata 'Leopard' is an evergreen perennial known for its striking silver-spotted foliage. It thrives in bright shady or partially shaded areas with moist, well-drained soil. This plant is not commonly eaten by rabbits and deer, making it a resilient choice for gardens. It belongs to the Boraginaceae family and offers a vibrant spring floral display.
Myosotis sylvatica 'Miro'
Myosotis sylvatica 'Miro' is a low-growing perennial with lavender-blue tiny blooms, known as the earliest blooming Forget-Me-Not. It is butterfly and bee-friendly, thriving in full sun to part shade with moist, well-drained soil.
Pulmonaria saccharata 'Mrs Moon'
Pulmonaria saccharata 'Mrs Moon' is an evergreen perennial with striking silver-spotted foliage and cobalt blue flowers in spring. It thrives in bright shady or part shade locations with moist, well-drained soil. This plant is a member of the borage family and is resistant to rabbits and deer.
Pulmonaria saccharata 'Smokey Blue'
Pulmonaria saccharata 'Smokey Blue' is an evergreen perennial known for its heavily silver-spotted leaves and spring flowers that transition from pink to smokey blue. It thrives in bright shady or part shade locations with moist, well-drained soil. This plant is not readily eaten by rabbits and deer, making it a resilient choice for gardens. Its early spring floral display adds a burst of color to the landscape, and it can be propagated by division.
Pulmonaria 'Coral Springs'
Pulmonaria 'Coral Springs' is an evergreen perennial with narrow, silver-speckled leaves and coral pink flowers in early spring. It thrives in bright shady or part shade locations with moist, well-drained soil. This member of the borage family is not readily eaten by rabbits and deer, making it a resilient choice for gardens.
Pulmonaria 'Roy Davidson'
Pulmonaria 'Roy Davidson' is an evergreen perennial known for its robust, wide leaves and charming pink flowers that turn light blue in early spring. This plant thrives in bright shady or part shade locations and prefers moist, well-drained soil. It is a member of the borage family and is not readily eaten by rabbits and deer. Pulmonaria is often grown for its spring floral display and silver-spotted foliage, making it a popular choice for shade gardens. It can produce seedlings if allowed to go to seed, and propagation is typically done by division.
Pulmonaria 'Dark Vader'
Pulmonaria 'Dark Vader' is an evergreen perennial with dark green leaves speckled with silver, producing blue-purple and pink flowers in early spring. It thrives in bright shady or part shade locations with moist, well-drained soil. This plant is resistant to rabbits and deer, making it a low-maintenance addition to gardens.
Pulmonaria 'Regal Ruffles'
Pulmonaria 'Regal Ruffles' is an evergreen perennial known for its striking silver-spotted leaves and large violet-purple flowers with ruffled edges. It thrives in bright shady or part shade locations with moist, well-drained soil. This plant is a member of the borage family and is not commonly eaten by rabbits and deer. It blooms in early spring, adding a vibrant display to gardens. While it can produce seedlings, they may not be true to type if allowed to go to seed. Regular division is not necessary, but spent flower stalks should be removed to maintain its appearance.
Glandora diffusa 'Blue Star'
Glandora diffusa 'Blue Star' is a low-maintenance groundcover known for its thick carpets of vivid green foliage and blue and white star-shaped blossoms. Blooming from late spring to early summer, it attracts butterflies and bees. This xeric plant is ideal for erosion control and can handle light foot traffic. It prefers full sun and well-drained, slightly acidic soil, remaining partly evergreen in mild winters.
Pulmonaria 'Milky Way'
Pulmonaria 'Milky Way' is a vigorous clumper with large, heavily spotted leaves and dark blue flowers that bloom from late February through April. This evergreen perennial thrives in bright shady or part shade locations with moist, well-drained soil, and is resistant to rabbits and deer.
Pulmonaria 'Victorian Brooch'
Pulmonaria 'Victorian Brooch' is an evergreen herbaceous perennial known for its spring floral display and silver-spotted or entirely silvered foliage. It thrives in bright shady or part shade locations and is not readily eaten by rabbits and deer.
Brunnera macrophylla 'Emerald Mist'
Brunnera macrophylla 'Emerald Mist' is an improved version of Brunnera 'Langtrees', featuring heart-shaped leaves with pronounced silver spots. It produces baby-blue 'Forget-Me-Not' flowers in spring and is a deer-resistant perennial that thrives in full shade.
Symphytum grandiflorum 'Variegata'
Symphytum grandiflorum 'Variegata' is a perennial known for its striking white-mottled foliage and light blue flowers that bloom in early spring. This plant is highly unstable, making each specimen unique. It thrives in dry shade and can tolerate partial sun to light shade. It is also resistant to rabbits, making it a good choice for gardens with wildlife. As a shade perennial, it is suitable for xeriscaping and can be a part of both sun and shade gardens.
Brunnera macrophylla 'Langtrees'
Brunnera macrophylla 'Langtrees' is not suitable for the South but performs well in northern states. It prefers moist, rich soils and features fuzzy heart-shaped leaves with silver blotches. Small pure blue flowers appear in spring.
Pulmonaria longifolia 'Bertram Anderson'
Pulmonaria longifolia 'Bertram Anderson' is an evergreen perennial with narrow green leaves adorned with grey blotches. It produces blue flowers in early spring and is tolerant of heat and drought. This plant thrives in bright shady or part shade locations with moist, well-drained soil. It is resistant to rabbits and deer, making it a practical choice for gardens prone to wildlife. Its unique foliage and early blooms add interest to shaded garden areas.
Pulmonaria saccharata 'Janet Fisk'
Pulmonaria saccharata 'Janet Fisk' is an evergreen perennial known for its spring floral display and silver-spotted foliage. It thrives in bright shady or part shade locations with moist, well-drained soil. This plant is not readily eaten by rabbits and deer, making it a low-maintenance choice for gardens. 'Janet Fisk' is a member of the borage family and adds a touch of elegance to shaded garden areas.
Brunnera macrophylla 'Silver Heart'
Brunnera macrophylla 'Silver Heart' is a cold-hardy plant with thick foliage and cobalt-blue flowers in spring. It supports pollinators and thrives in moist, well-drained soil, showing high performance in heat and humidity.
Pulmonaria cevennensis
Pulmonaria cevennensis is a charming perennial known for its silver-speckled foliage and vibrant dark violet-blue blooms. This plant attracts bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds, making it a lively addition to any garden. It grows to a height of 1-2 feet and spreads 2-3 feet wide, thriving in cool, moist, and humusy soils. Notably, it is tolerant of wet, poorly drained conditions and is resistant to mildew, making it a resilient choice for gardeners.
Pulmonaria 'Cotton Cool'
Pulmonaria 'Cotton Cool' is an evergreen perennial celebrated for its unique foliage and spring floral display. The leaves start green with silver spots and mature to a solid silver with a green border. Its flowers transition from pink to dark cobalt-blue, adding dynamic color to shady garden spots. This plant is not favored by rabbits or deer and thrives in moist, well-drained soil. It is a member of the borage family and is highly regarded for its summer foliage.
Anchusa capensis 'Blue Angel'
Anchusa capensis 'Blue Angel' is a perennial native to South Africa and Lesotho, growing at elevations from sea level to 10,000 feet. It features green-leaved basal rosettes and 18-inch tall stalks with cobalt blue flowers in spring. This plant naturalizes well from seed and requires well-drained soil.
Pulmonaria 'Excaliber'
Pulmonaria 'Excaliber' is an evergreen herbaceous perennial with pure silver leaves edged in dark green and rosy wine flowers in early spring. It thrives in bright shady or part shade locations with moist, well-drained soil. This plant is not readily eaten by rabbits and deer, making it a resilient choice for shade gardens.
Myosotis palustris 'Southern Blues'
Myosotis palustris 'Southern Blues' is a deer-resistant groundcover with shiny green leaves and sky-blue forget-me-not flowers. It blooms from spring through summer and can thrive in both garden soil and shallow water pools.
Pulmonaria saccharata 'Sissinghurst White'
Pulmonaria saccharata 'Sissinghurst White' is an evergreen perennial known for its spring floral display and silver-spotted foliage. It thrives in bright, shady locations with moist, well-drained soil. This plant is resistant to rabbits and deer, making it a reliable choice for shade gardens.
Pulmonaria 'Trevi Fountain'
Pulmonaria 'Trevi Fountain' is an evergreen perennial with heavily silver-spotted leaves and dark cobalt-blue flowers that bloom in late February. It is deer-resistant and thrives in bright shady or part shade locations with moist, well-drained soil. This plant is a member of the Boraginaceae family and adds a touch of color to early spring gardens.
Pulmonaria 'Pierre's Pure Pink'
Pulmonaria 'Pierre's Pure Pink' is an evergreen perennial with heavily spotted foliage and salmon pink flowers in early spring. It thrives in bright shady or part shade locations with moist, well-drained soil. This plant is not readily eaten by rabbits and deer, making it a resilient choice for gardens.
Pulmonaria 'Lewis Palmer'
Pulmonaria 'Lewis Palmer' is an award-winning perennial from England, known for its long narrow leaves with intense silvery blotches and vivid blue-violet flowers in spring. This evergreen plant thrives in bright shady or part shade locations with moist, well-drained soil. It is resistant to rabbits and deer, making it a low-maintenance choice for shaded gardens. As a member of the borage family, it adds texture and color to any garden setting.
Pulmonaria 'Baby Blue'
Pulmonaria 'Baby Blue' is an evergreen perennial with silver-spotted foliage and masses of flowers that change from pink to baby blue in early spring. It forms a small, tight clump and thrives in bright shady or part shade locations with moist, well-drained soil. This plant is not readily eaten by rabbits and deer.