This is a tuberous rooted perennial, a native of South East Europe including Greece (hence the name), the Caucausus and Turkey. It forms a carpet

Pulmonarias have been grown in gardens for centuries. They have many common names including Lungwort (Pulmo is also the Latin name for lung), as the

In Greek Mythology Narcissus was a hunter who was famous for his beauty. He rejected all romantic advances, eventually falling in love with his reflection

This is a valuable plant as it flowers between December and April when there are few flowers in the garden. It is also called the