Species
Pulmonaria officinalisCommon Lungwort21 other cultivars
‘Twinkle Toes’Twinkle Toes Lungwort
‘Pink-a-Blue’Pulmonaria Pink-a-Blue
‘Spilled Milk’Spilled Milk Lungwort
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‘High Contrast’High Contrast Lungwort
‘Raspberry Splash’Raspberry Splash Lungwort
‘Pretty in Pink’Pretty in Pink Lungwort
‘Majeste’Majeste Lungwort
‘Milky Way’Milky Way Lungwort
‘Mrs Kittle’Mrs Kittle Lungwort
‘Trevi Fountain’Trevi Fountain Lungwort
‘Cotton Cool’Lungwort 'Cotton Cool'
‘White Wings’Lungwort 'White Wings'
‘Roy Davidson’Roy Davidson Lungwort
‘Raspberry Frost’Raspberry Frost Lungwort
‘Moonshine’Moonshine Lungwort
‘Lewis Palmer’Long-leafed Lungwort 'Lewis Palmer'
‘Bertram Anderson’Bertram Anderson Lungwort
‘Little Blue’Little Blue Common Lungwort
‘Apple Frost’Pulmonaria Apple Frost
‘Pierre's Pure Pink’Pierre's Pure Pink Lungwort
Dark Vader Lungwort
Pulmonaria officinalis 'Dark Vader'
Same species
Species
Pulmonaria officinalisCommon Lungwort21 other cultivars
- ‘Twinkle Toes’Twinkle Toes Lungwort
- ‘Pink-a-Blue’Pulmonaria Pink-a-Blue
- ‘Spilled Milk’Spilled Milk Lungwort
- ‘Shrimps on the Barbie’Shrimps on the Barbie pulmonaria Shrimps on the Barbie lungwort
- ‘High Contrast’High Contrast Lungwort
- ‘Raspberry Splash’Raspberry Splash Lungwort
- ‘Pretty in Pink’Pretty in Pink Lungwort
- ‘Majeste’Majeste Lungwort
- ‘Milky Way’Milky Way Lungwort
- ‘Mrs Kittle’Mrs Kittle Lungwort
- ‘Trevi Fountain’Trevi Fountain Lungwort
- ‘Cotton Cool’Lungwort 'Cotton Cool'
- ‘White Wings’Lungwort 'White Wings'
- ‘Roy Davidson’Roy Davidson Lungwort
- ‘Raspberry Frost’Raspberry Frost Lungwort
- ‘Moonshine’Moonshine Lungwort
- ‘Lewis Palmer’Long-leafed Lungwort 'Lewis Palmer'
- ‘Bertram Anderson’Bertram Anderson Lungwort
- ‘Little Blue’Little Blue Common Lungwort
- ‘Apple Frost’Pulmonaria Apple Frost
- ‘Pierre's Pure Pink’Pierre's Pure Pink Lungwort
Essentials
At a Glance
Plant Type
Perennial
Height
12 inches
Width
18 inches
Light
Partial Sun, Shade
Zones
4, 5, 6, 7, 8
Water
Consistent moisture
Humidity
Moderate
Lifespan
Perennial
Native To
Europe and Central Asia
Toxicity
Non-toxic
The Story
Plant Bio
Pulmonaria officinalis 'Dark Vader' features dark green leaves with silver spots and produces clusters of small, tubular blue flowers in early spring. This cultivar is noted for its unusual dark foliage, contrasting beautifully with its bright blue flowers.
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Planting
How to Grow
- Choose a partially shaded location with well-draining soil.
- Tuck seeds ¼ inch deep into moist soil in early spring.
- Mist cuttings regularly to maintain humidity and root in 4-6 weeks.
- Apply a layer of mulch around the plant to retain moisture.
- Water consistently, especially during dry periods, for healthy growth.
- Fertilize with a balanced, organic fertilizer in early spring.
Pro Tip
Plant Pulmonaria officinalis in dappled shade for vibrant foliage and early spring blooms.
Keep It Thriving
Care Guide
Do
- Water regularly to keep soil moist 🌱
- Mulch to conserve moisture and suppress weeds
- Prune dead or damaged leaves in early spring
- Fertilize annually with organic compost
Don't
- Avoid overwatering to prevent root rot ❌
- Don’t expose to full sun, which can scorch leaves
- Refrain from disturbing roots during early growth
- Don’t forget to remove faded flower stalks to encourage new blooms
Seasonal Care Calendar
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Watch Out For
Pests & Diseases
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In the Garden
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Good to Know
Common Questions
Dark Vader Lungwort questions
What zones can Dark Vader Lungwort grow in?
Dark Vader Lungwort is hardy in USDA Zones 4–8. Inside that range it survives winter in the ground; outside it, grow it as an annual or a container plant you protect.
Is Dark Vader Lungwort deer resistant?
Yes — Dark Vader Lungwort is rated deer-resistant. Deer typically pass it over, though extreme hunger can override any plant's defenses.
When does Dark Vader Lungwort bloom?
Dark Vader Lungwort typically blooms in early spring through late spring. Exact timing shifts a week or two with your zone — Sow's bloom calendar maps it to your garden.
Does Dark Vader Lungwort need full sun?
Dark Vader Lungwort does best in part shade.
More Pulmonaria to compare
Twinkle Toes Lungwort
Pulmonaria officinalis 'Twinkle Toes'
Common Lungwort
Pulmonaria officinalis
Pulmonaria Pink-a-Blue
Pulmonaria officinalis 'Pink-a-Blue'
Lungwort Redstart
Pulmonaria rubra 'Redstart'
Spilled Milk Lungwort
Pulmonaria officinalis 'Spilled Milk'
David Ward Lungwort
Pulmonaria rubra 'David Ward'
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