{"product_id":"himalayan-lungwort-20-seeds","title":"Himalayan Lungwort 20 Seeds","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLindelofia longiflora\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003eHimalayan 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe 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. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNative 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. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFlowering:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e June–August\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eDays to Maturity:\u003c\/b\u003e Approximately 1–2 years from seed\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHardiness Zones\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: 4 through 9\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" align=\"center\"\u003e\u003chr size=\"0\" width=\"100%\" align=\"center\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlant Details\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• \u003cb\u003eBotanical Name:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003ci\u003eLindelofia longiflora\u003c\/i\u003e (DC.) Baill.\u003cbr\u003e• \u003cb\u003eCommon Name:\u003c\/b\u003e Himalayan Lungwort\u003cbr\u003e• \u003cb\u003eFamily:\u003c\/b\u003e Boraginaceae (Borage \/ Forget-me-not family)\u003cbr\u003e• \u003cb\u003eSynonyms:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003ci\u003eCynoglossum longiflorum\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eAnchusopsis longiflora\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eLindelofia spectabilis\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e• \u003cb\u003ePlant Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Herbaceous perennial\u003cbr\u003e• \u003cb\u003eGrowth Habit:\u003c\/b\u003e Clump-forming, branching\u003cbr\u003e• \u003cb\u003eHeight:\u003c\/b\u003e Approximately 15–60 cm (6–24 inches)\u003cbr\u003e• \u003cb\u003eLeaves:\u003c\/b\u003e Lance-shaped, hairy, mid-green\u003cbr\u003e• \u003cb\u003eFlowers:\u003c\/b\u003e Tubular, two-lipped, deep blue to purple\u003cbr\u003e• \u003cb\u003eFlower Size:\u003c\/b\u003e Up to approximately 1.5 cm across\u003cbr\u003e• \u003cb\u003eBloom Time:\u003c\/b\u003e June–August\u003cbr\u003e• \u003cb\u003eNative Range:\u003c\/b\u003e Himalaya, from Pakistan to western Nepal\u003cbr\u003e• \u003cb\u003eNative Habitat:\u003c\/b\u003e High elevations around 3,000–3,600 m\u003cbr\u003e• \u003cb\u003eSun Requirements:\u003c\/b\u003e Full sun to partial shade\u003cbr\u003e• \u003cb\u003eGermination:\u003c\/b\u003e Potentially slow and up to 10 weeks\u003cbr\u003e• \u003cb\u003eDays to Maturity:\u003c\/b\u003e Approximately 1–2 years from seed\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" align=\"center\"\u003e\u003chr size=\"0\" width=\"100%\" align=\"center\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKey Features\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Rare Himalayan perennial\u003cbr\u003e• Beautiful deep blue to purple tubular flowers\u003cbr\u003e• Attractive hairy, lance-shaped foliage\u003cbr\u003e• Forms a branching clump rather than spreading aggressively\u003cbr\u003e• Excellent choice for alpine and specialty gardens\u003cbr\u003e• Ideal for collectors of rare and unusual perennials\u003cbr\u003e• Naturally adapted to high-elevation Himalayan conditions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" align=\"center\"\u003e\u003chr size=\"0\" width=\"100%\" align=\"center\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGarden Uses\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Alpine and rock gardens\u003cbr\u003e• Specialty perennial collections\u003cbr\u003e• Cottage gardens\u003cbr\u003e• Woodland-edge plantings\u003cbr\u003e• High-elevation-inspired gardens\u003cbr\u003e• Pollinator-friendly perennial borders\u003cbr\u003e• Rare and unusual plant collections\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" align=\"center\"\u003e\u003chr size=\"0\" width=\"100%\" align=\"center\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow to Grow from Seed\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStarting from Seed\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Sow seeds in a well-draining, gritty seed-starting mix\u003cbr\u003e• Press seeds lightly onto the surface\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e• Keep the medium evenly moist, warm but never waterlogged for 2 to 4 weeks\u003cbr\u003e• Provide cool conditions during germination,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003erefrigerator or cold frame\u003c\/span\u003e for 4 to 6 weeks.\u003cbr\u003e• Germination may be slow or irregular, so patience is important\u003cbr\u003e• Transplant young seedlings carefully once they are well established\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlternative Method \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYou can also sow the seeds\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBecause 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. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" align=\"center\"\u003e\u003chr size=\"0\" width=\"100%\" align=\"center\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCare Tips\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Provide excellent drainage\u003cbr\u003e• Avoid constantly wet or heavy soil\u003cbr\u003e• Protect plants from excessive summer heat where possible\u003cbr\u003e• A rock garden or raised alpine bed can provide ideal conditions\u003cbr\u003e• Water regularly during establishment but avoid waterlogging\u003cbr\u003e• Allow plants time to become established before expecting abundant flowering\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" align=\"center\"\u003e\u003chr size=\"0\" width=\"100%\" align=\"center\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFAQ\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat is the botanical name of Himalayan Lungwort?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe correct botanical name is \u003ci\u003eLindelofia longiflora\u003c\/i\u003e. It belongs to the Boraginaceae, or borage family. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat colour are the flowers?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe flowers are typically deep blue to purple, tubular and two-lipped, and appear in elongated clusters. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIs Himalayan Lungwort easy to grow from seed?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" align=\"center\"\u003e\u003chr size=\"0\" width=\"100%\" align=\"center\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 255, 255);\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eTags\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 255, 255);\"\u003ehimalayan lungwort seeds\u003cbr\u003elindelofia longiflora seeds\u003cbr\u003elindelofia seeds\u003cbr\u003erare perennial seeds\u003cbr\u003erare flower seeds\u003cbr\u003eblue perennial flowers\u003cbr\u003epurple perennial flowers\u003cbr\u003ehimalayan plant seeds\u003cbr\u003ealpine garden seeds\u003cbr\u003eunusual perennial seeds\u003cbr\u003eboraginaceae seeds\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 255, 255);\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 255, 255);\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eHigh-Traffic Keywords\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 255, 255);\"\u003eHimalayan Lungwort seeds\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eLindelofia longiflora\u003c\/i\u003e seeds\u003cbr\u003erare Himalayan plants\u003cbr\u003erare perennial flower seeds\u003cbr\u003eblue flowering perennial seeds\u003cbr\u003epurple flowering perennial\u003cbr\u003ealpine garden plants\u003cbr\u003erare alpine seeds\u003cbr\u003eunusual perennial plants\u003cbr\u003eHimalayan flower seeds\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"LIZA'S PLANTS YYC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52231214301480,"sku":null,"price":4.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0750\/4694\/5064\/files\/Himalayan_Lungwort_Lindelofia_longiflora.jpg?v=1786564387","url":"https:\/\/lizasplantsyyc.com\/products\/himalayan-lungwort-20-seeds","provider":"LIZA'S PLANTS YYC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}