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Lungwort (Pulmonaria) is a perennial that grows in clusters making it a great addition to boarder walkways and garden beds. Lungwort thrives in shade and moist well-draining soil, and blooms in the spring.

Cover image details: The evergreen perennial plant of the genus Pulmonaria_lungwort, common Mary’s tears or Our Lady’s milk drops._© oksix/123rf.com

Pulmonaria
Name:Lungwort
Binomial Name:Pulmonaria
Life Cycle:Perennial
Sun Needs:Shade
Soil Needs:Well-draining nutrient-rich soil
Water Needs:Maintain moist soil, check soil daily
Bloom Time:Blooms Spring
USDA Hardiness:3-8
Size:Can grow to 12 inches tall (30 cm)
Bee Benefits:Nectar and pollen source
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Rudbeckia flowers (Rudbeckia hirta)_© Peter Vrabel/123rf.com
Rudbeckia (hirta) Cherry Brandy
Name:Cherry Brandy, Black-Eyed Susan
Binomial Name:Rudbeckia
Life Cycle:Perennial
Sun Needs:Full sun
Soil Needs:Well-draining nutrient-rich soil
Water Needs:Maintain moist soil / also tolerates drier soils
Bloom Time:Blooms Spring through Fall
USDA Hardiness:5-8
Size:Can grow to 24 inches tall by 18 inches wide (60 cm by 45 cm)
Bee Benefits:Nectar and pollen source
Facts:Deer tolerant
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Bee (Apis mellifera) on Rudbeckia fulgida_© Dirk Daniel Mann/123rf.com
Rudbeckia Fulgida
Name:Rudbeckia fulgida, member of coneflower family
Binomial Name:Rudbeckia fulgida
Life Cycle:Perennial
Sun Needs:Full sun
Soil Needs:Well-draining nutrient-rich soil
Water Needs:Maintain moist soil / also tolerates drier soils
Bloom Time:Blooms Summer through Fall
USDA Hardiness:4-9
Size:Can grow larger than 36 inches tall and 36 inches wide (91 cm by 91 cm)
Bee Benefits:Nectar and pollen source
Facts:Deer tolerant
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Sedum Prominent, Sedum Spectabile_© Elena Burditckaia/123rf.com
Sedum Spectabile
Name:Butterfly stonecrop
Binomial Name:Sedum spectabile, Hylotelephium spectabile
Life Cycle:Perennial
Sun Needs:Full sun
Soil Needs:Well-draining nutrient-rich soil
Water Needs:Maintain moist soil / also tolerates drier soils
Bloom Time:Blooms Summer through Fall
USDA Hardiness:3-9
Size:Can grow larger than 24 inches tall and 18 inches wide (60 cm by 45 cm)
Bee Benefits:Nectar and pollen source
Facts:Drought tolerant
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Wild thyme with bee_© Diyana Dimitrova/123rf.com
Thymus Serpyllum
Name:Wild thyme
Binomial Name:Thymus serpyllum
Life Cycle:Perennial
Sun Needs:Full sun
Soil Needs:Well-draining nutrient-rich soil
Water Needs:Maintain moist soil / also tolerates drier soils
Bloom Time:Blooms Summer
USDA Hardiness:4-9
Size:Grows to 6 inches tall (15 cm)
Bee Benefits:Nectar and pollen source
Facts:Also attracts butterflies
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Please note: While we have worked to provide the most accurate information, climate and growing location will impact the size, height, bloom-time, annual/perennial status, and may impact color. We have gathered this data from personal experience, with online resources used for additional clarification. Additional references include google and usda.gov

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