Plant Details

Pulmonaria officinalis, P. maculosa

Lungwort, Jerusalem Sage, Jerusalem Cowslip

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General Information

Scientific name: Pulmonaria officinalis, P. maculosa
Also known as: Lungwort, Jerusalem Sage, Jerusalem Cowslip

Plant Properties

Layer: Herbaceous
Size: Small
Height: 0.30 m
Width: 0.30 m
Growth Rate: Fast
Leaf: None

Growth conditions

USDA Hardiness: 6-9
Soil Moisture:
Moist
Soil:
Sand (light) Loam (medium) Clay (heavy)
pH:
Acidic Neutral Alkaline
Light:
Shade, Partial shade

Usage properties

Edible part:
Leaves
Edibility:
(2)
Medicinal:
(3)
Features:
Bee forage, Ground cover

Description

Leaves can be eaten raw or cooked. They are suitable for salads or as a vegetable side dish. Although they have a mild flavor, they are low in fiber and can be a good addition to mixed salads. However, due to their slightly hairy and slimy texture, they are better mixed with other ingredients. The young leaves are tasty when cooked, although some find the somewhat slimy texture less appealing. This plant is also an ingredient used in making vermouth.

Harvest Data

Start Harvest: 01/05
End of Harvest: 30/09