Majeste Lungwort

Majeste Lungwort (Pulmonaria 'Majeste') is a breathtaking shade perennial that earns its regal name with foliage of extraordinary, almost otherworldly silver intensity. Long, lance-shaped leaves are almost entirely coated in brilliant silver — far more completely silvered than most Pulmonaria selections — with only narrow margins and subtle veining revealing the deep green beneath. In early spring, clusters of small funnel-shaped flowers in soft violet-blue emerge before the leaves fully expand, delivering one of the earliest floral displays in the shade garden and providing a critical nectar source for emerging bees and early pollinators.

Grown from Professional Grade root systems, Majeste is a standout choice for woodland gardens, shaded borders, and challenging north-facing beds where its luminous silver foliage acts as a natural light-amplifier, brightening dark corners with a cool, reflective glow throughout the entire growing season. Its exceptionally vivid silver coloration intensifies as the season progresses, often appearing to glow in low light conditions in a manner that genuinely transforms the shaded garden. Pair with deep green Hostas, burgundy Heuchera, and lime Alchemilla for high-contrast shade compositions of exceptional sophistication.

Why You'll Love It

• Exceptionally Brilliant Silver Foliage: Nearly completely silver-coated lance-shaped leaves deliver the most luminous, reflective foliage intensity among Pulmonaria selections — a genuine light-amplifier that transforms dark, shaded garden corners into spaces of cool, silvery beauty.
• Earliest Spring Blooms in the Shade Garden: Soft violet-blue funnel flowers emerge in late winter to early spring before the foliage fully expands — among the first blooms of the season, providing a critical nectar source for emerging bumblebees and early pollinators.
• Long-Season Foliage Impact: Silver intensity deepens and enriches as the season progresses, delivering sustained, evolving foliage interest from spring through fall that rewards close observation and makes each visit to the shade garden a slightly different experience.
• Mildew-Resistant Performance: Selected for improved resistance to the powdery mildew that can affect older Pulmonaria varieties, delivering a cleaner, healthier foliage display through the heat of summer without unsightly disfigurement.
• Versatile Shade Companion: Combines beautifully with Hosta, Heuchera, Alchemilla, ferns, and Astilbe in layered woodland and shade border compositions — an elegant, unifying silver thread that ties together contrasting foliage textures and colors.

These 4" healthy live plants thrive in part shade to full shade in consistently moist, humus-rich, well-draining soil. Consistent moisture is important throughout the growing season — do not allow to dry out completely, particularly during summer heat. Afternoon shade is strongly recommended in warmer climates to prevent leaf scorch and maintain the best silver foliage intensity. Best suited for USDA Hardiness Zones 3–8. Mature height: 10–14 inches; spread: 18–24 inches. Blooms late winter to early spring. Cut back any tired or mildewed foliage in midsummer to encourage a fresh flush of clean new leaves through fall.