David Ward Lungwort

Description

Enhance your garden with the delightful Marie Ballard Aster David Ward Lungwort, a captivating combination of vivid blooms and unique, variegated foliage. This plant pairs the classic beauty of asters with the charm of lungwort's speckled leaves, creating a striking visual contrast. Its bright flowers and distinctive foliage make it an excellent choice for shaded or partially sunny areas, adding texture and color to borders and woodland gardens.

Features:

1. Elegant Blue Blooms: Produces clusters of soft blue flowers, adding a calming and vibrant touch to your garden.
2. Attractive Variegated Foliage: Showcases green leaves with white edges and speckled patterns, adding visual interest even when not in bloom.
3. Shade-Loving Beauty: Thrives in partial shade, making it ideal for woodland gardens and shaded borders.
4. Pollinator Friendly: Attracts bees and butterflies, supporting a healthy garden ecosystem.
5. Low Maintenance: Easy to grow and care for, suitable for gardeners of all levels.
6. Versatile Design: Perfect for mixed borders, woodland edges, or as ground cover in shaded areas.

Specifications:

• Botanical Name: Marie Ballard Aster David Ward Lungwort
• Flower Color: Soft blue
• Foliage: Green with white variegation and speckled patterns
• Plant Height: 12-18 inches (30-45 cm)
• Spacing: 18-24 inches (45-60 cm)
• Light Requirements: Partial to full shade
• Soil Type: Moist, well-drained soil rich in organic matter
• Watering Needs: Regular watering to maintain moist soil, especially in dry periods
• USDA Hardiness Zones: 4-9
• Bloom Time: Late spring to early summer