Diana Clare Lungwort Ge Exc population of the monarch butterfly

population of the monarch butterfly has drastically fallen in recent years

split corona surrounds a pink-white center

Blue Jacket: Masses of deep porcelain-blue florets surround a strong stem

drought-tolerant bloomer is also excellent in cutting gardens and makes a fantastic dried flower

Diana Clare Lungwort Ge Exc population of the monarch butterflyEarly in the season, when this lungwort is in bloom, its long, pointed, apple green leaves are speckled with silver. As the season progresses, the silver spreads until the foliage is covered with a lovely silver sheen. The tubular, half inch flowers grow in clusters and are a gorgeous violet blue when they emerge, transitioning to purple and then pink. Pollinators can't resist these vibrant inflorescences, which are among the most brilliantly colored