Pulmonaria rubra
| Pulmonaria rubra | |
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Asterids |
| Order: | Boraginales |
| Family: | Boraginaceae |
| Genus: | Pulmonaria |
| Species: | P. rubra
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| Binomial name | |
| Pulmonaria rubra | |
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Pulmonaria rubra, the red lungwort, is a species of flowering plant in the family Boraginaceae.[2] It is native to the Carpathian and Balkan Mountains, and it has been introduced to central Europe and Great Britain.[1] A clump-forming perennial reaching 40 cm (16 in), it flowers from late winter to spring.[2] Readily available from commercial suppliers, the Royal Horticultural Society considers it a good plant to attract pollinators.[2] According to the Missouri Botanical Garden it is resistant to deer herbivory and to black walnut toxicity, is hardy in USDA zones 4 through 8, and is recommended for shady situations.[3]
Subtaxa
The following subspecies are accepted:[1]
- Pulmonaria rubra subsp. filarszkyana (Jáv.) Domin – eastern Carpathians
- Pulmonaria rubra subsp. rubra – entire range
References
- ^ a b c "Pulmonaria rubra Schott". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 20 February 2026.
- ^ a b c "Herbaceous Perennial Pulmonaria rubra RHS Plants for Pollinators plants red lungwort". Find a plant. The Royal Horticultural Society. 2026. Retrieved 20 February 2026.
14 suppliers ... Synonyms; Pulmonaria angustifolia 'Rubra', Pulmonaria officinalis rubra
- ^ "Pulmonaria rubra". Plant Finder. Missouri Botanical Garden. 2026. Retrieved 20 February 2026.
Zone: 4 to 8