Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Hybrid origin
Europe
Types
Not available
Pulmonaria Bubble Gum , Pulmonaria ‘Polar Splash’ , Pulmonaria ‘Moonshine’
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
gardens, Grassland, Hillside, meadows
Alpine Meadows
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
4-8
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color
Pink, Lavender
Red, Salmon, Coral
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
Purple
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Purple
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Purple
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Rocky Soil
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Stem Planting
Divison
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Prune regularly, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Prune after flowering, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Pest Free, Powdery mildew
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Rocky Soil
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Bees
Hummingbirds
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Unknown
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Borders, Informal Hedge, Ornamental use, Showy Purposes, Woodland margins
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
constipation, Diarrhea, Headache, Kidney problems, Stomach pain
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Not Available
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for fragrance
Unknown
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Edging, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
OCIMUM 'African Blue'
PULMONARIA rubra 'David Ward'
Common Name
African Blue Basil, Hybrid Basil
David Ward, Red Lungwort
In Hindi
अफ्रीकी ब्लू तुलसी
david ward
In German
African Blue Basilikum
david ward
In French
Bleu basilic africaine
david ward
In Spanish
Albahaca azul africana
david ward
In Greek
Αφρικής Μπλε βασιλικό
david ward
In Portuguese
Africano manjericão azul
david ward
In Polish
Afrykański Niebieski bazylią
david ward
In Latin
अफ्रीकी ब्लू तुलसी
david ward
Phylum
Not Available
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Lamiaceae
Boraginaceae
Clade
Basal Tricolpates
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of African Blue Basil and David Ward
Season and care of African Blue Basil and David Ward is important to know. While considering everything about African Blue Basil and David Ward Care, growing season is an essential factor. African Blue Basil season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and David Ward season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for African Blue Basil is Loam, Sand and for David Ward is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for African Blue Basil is Neutral and for David Ward is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
African Blue Basil and David Ward Physical Information
African Blue Basil and David Ward physical information is very important for comparison. African Blue Basil height is 45.70 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas David Ward height is 25.40 cm and width 81.30 cm. The color specification of African Blue Basil and David Ward are as follows:
African Blue Basil flower color: Pink and Lavender
African Blue Basil leaf color: Purple
David Ward flower color: Red, Salmon and Coral
- David Ward leaf color: Dark Green
Care of African Blue Basil and David Ward
Care of African Blue Basil and David Ward include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. African Blue Basil pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Prune regularly, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads and David Ward pruning is done Prune after flowering, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer African Blue Basil needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer David Ward needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.