Himalayan Lungwort 20 Seeds

Lindelofia longiflora

Himalayan Lungwort is a rare and striking Himalayan perennial from the borage family (Boraginaceae). It forms an attractive clump of branching stems covered with lance-shaped, hairy, mid-green leaves.

The real highlight is its unusual display of deep blue to purple tubular, two-lipped flowers, arranged in elongated clusters along the stems. The flowers can vary considerably in size and may reach approximately 1.5 cm across, creating an elegant display in the summer garden. 

Native to the high Himalayas from Pakistan to western Nepal, where it occurs at approximately 3,000–3,600 metres elevation, this is an especially interesting choice for gardeners who enjoy rare alpine, Himalayan, and unusual perennial plants. 

Flowering: June–August
Days to Maturity: Approximately 1–2 years from seed

Hardiness Zones: 4 through 9

Plant Details

• Botanical Name: Lindelofia longiflora (DC.) Baill.
• Common Name: Himalayan Lungwort
• Family: Boraginaceae (Borage / Forget-me-not family)
• Synonyms: Cynoglossum longiflorum, Anchusopsis longiflora, Lindelofia spectabilis
• Plant Type: Herbaceous perennial
• Growth Habit: Clump-forming, branching
• Height: Approximately 15–60 cm (6–24 inches)
• Leaves: Lance-shaped, hairy, mid-green
• Flowers: Tubular, two-lipped, deep blue to purple
• Flower Size: Up to approximately 1.5 cm across
• Bloom Time: June–August
• Native Range: Himalaya, from Pakistan to western Nepal
• Native Habitat: High elevations around 3,000–3,600 m
• Sun Requirements: Full sun to partial shade
• Germination: Potentially slow and up to 10 weeks
• Days to Maturity: Approximately 1–2 years from seed

Key Features

• Rare Himalayan perennial
• Beautiful deep blue to purple tubular flowers
• Attractive hairy, lance-shaped foliage
• Forms a branching clump rather than spreading aggressively
• Excellent choice for alpine and specialty gardens
• Ideal for collectors of rare and unusual perennials
• Naturally adapted to high-elevation Himalayan conditions

Garden Uses

• Alpine and rock gardens
• Specialty perennial collections
• Cottage gardens
• Woodland-edge plantings
• High-elevation-inspired gardens
• Pollinator-friendly perennial borders
• Rare and unusual plant collections

How to Grow from Seed

Starting from Seed

• Sow seeds in a well-draining, gritty seed-starting mix
• Press seeds lightly onto the surface
• Keep the medium evenly moist, warm but never waterlogged for 2 to 4 weeks
• Provide cool conditions during germination, refrigerator or cold frame for 4 to 6 weeks.
• Germination may be slow or irregular, so patience is important
• Transplant young seedlings carefully once they are well established

Alternative Method 

You can also sow the seeds outdoors in fall. The natural cold temperatures help provide the winter chilling needed to break seed dormancy, with seedlings emerging as conditions warm in spring.

Because this species naturally occurs in the high Himalayas, mimicking cool, well-drained conditions is preferable to treating it like a conventional warm-season garden perennial. 

Care Tips

• Provide excellent drainage
• Avoid constantly wet or heavy soil
• Protect plants from excessive summer heat where possible
• A rock garden or raised alpine bed can provide ideal conditions
• Water regularly during establishment but avoid waterlogging
• Allow plants time to become established before expecting abundant flowering

FAQ

What is the botanical name of Himalayan Lungwort?
The correct botanical name is Lindelofia longiflora. It belongs to the Boraginaceae, or borage family. 

What colour are the flowers?
The flowers are typically deep blue to purple, tubular and two-lipped, and appear in elongated clusters. 

Is Himalayan Lungwort easy to grow from seed?
It is better suited to experienced gardeners and collectors. Its high-altitude Himalayan origin and potentially slow or irregular germination mean that patience and careful growing conditions are recommended.

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