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Bethlehem sage | Plant Finder | Fill My Garden

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Bethlehem sage

Pulmonaria saccharata

Pollinator Friendly

Genus: Pulmonaria
Family: Boraginaceae
Common Names: Joseph and Mary, soldier and his wife, blue and pink ladies [2], Jerusalem sage [3], lady's tears [2], soldiers and sailors [2]

About this plant

A clump-forming to spreading herbacious perennial, bearing bluish flowers from late winter to late spring. Considered one of the best pulmonarias for its foliage, the mid-green leaves are variegated and hairy to touch.

Growing Information

Height

0.1-0.5 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Hardiness

Foliage

Deciduous

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Partial Shade

Soil

LoamSandyChalkClay

NeutralAcid

Not Currently Available

This plant is not currently stocked at any garden centres on our platform.

Alkaline

Moisture

Poorly DrainedWell Drained

Aspect

East FacingSouth FacingNorth Facing

Exposure

Exposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

For best results grow in moist but well-drained soil, in partial shade.

Pruning

Remove any old faded leaves after flowering if required.

Propagation

Propagate by division

Pests

May be susceptible to slugs and snails early in the season.

Diseases

Generally disease-free

Garden Uses

Uses

Ground Cover

Planting Places

OutdoorPond MarginsSubmerged AquaticGreenhouse

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumn

Size & Characteristics

Height

0.1-0.5 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Habit

Clump Forming

Time to Full Height

Five To Ten Years