Pruning is important with the lungwort. Trimming old or browning leaves allows for a fresh flush of foliage to emerge. It is also a good idea to trim the stems after the flowers have finished blooming. ... Lungwort is a beautiful plant; with a little effort many of us may enjoy in our gardens.

Should you cut back lungwort?

Pulmonaria are best cut back after flowering when they can look a bit scruffy, and also, especially if growing in less than ideal conditions on the dry side mildew can be a problem over the warmer months. ... Pulmonaria is an easy plant to grow, flowering reliably each spring with very little attention.

How do you take care of lungwort?

Once established, lungworts need little extra care. You only need to water them in times of drought and they only need light fertilizer once a year. Once you get past the ugly name, planting lungworts in your garden becomes a wonderful idea. Growing lungwort in your shade garden is both easy and beautiful.