Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Herbs
Perennial
Types
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Pulmonaria Bubble Gum , Pulmonaria ‘Polar Splash’ , Pulmonaria ‘Moonshine’
Habitat
moist forests, Mountains
Alpine Meadows
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
4-8
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Clump-Forming
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color
Purple, Pink, Lavender
Red, Salmon, Coral
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Summer
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Drought, Rocky Soil
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Divison
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs very little water
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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Pruning
cut main trunk every 5 years, Prune after flowering, Prune central stem, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune after flowering, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 5-10-5 amounts, Compost
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost
Pests and Diseases
Nematodes, Red blotch, Trunk Rot
Pest Free, Powdery mildew
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Rocky Soil
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies, Leaf Hoppers
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Itchiness, Sore Throat
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Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
Borders, Informal Hedge, Ornamental use, Showy Purposes, Woodland margins
Beauty Benefits
Anti-ageing, Good Cleanser, Remove blemishes, Removes pimples
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Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, soil stabilisation
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cough, Haemorrhages, Laxative, Obesity, Tonic
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Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
-
Other Uses
Added to salads, Can be boiled and seasoned, pickled, Culinary use
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Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Edging, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
Averrhoa bilimbi
PULMONARIA rubra 'David Ward'
Common Name
Bilimbi, Mimbro
David Ward, Red Lungwort
In Hindi
Bilimbi
david ward
In German
bilimbi
david ward
In French
bilimbi
david ward
In Spanish
bilimbi
david ward
In Greek
bilimbi
david ward
In Portuguese
bilimbi
david ward
In Polish
bilimbi
david ward
In Latin
Rondo Beardtongue
david ward
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Oxalidales
Lamiales
Family
Oxalidaceae
Boraginaceae
Genus
Averrhoa
Pulmonaria
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
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Season and Care of Bilimbi and David Ward
Season and care of Bilimbi and David Ward is important to know. While considering everything about Bilimbi and David Ward Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bilimbi season is Spring and Summer and David Ward season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Bilimbi is Clay, Loam, Sand and for David Ward is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Bilimbi is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for David Ward is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Bilimbi and David Ward Physical Information
Bilimbi and David Ward physical information is very important for comparison. Bilimbi height is 38.10 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas David Ward height is 25.40 cm and width 81.30 cm. The color specification of Bilimbi and David Ward are as follows:
Bilimbi flower color: Purple, Pink and Lavender
Bilimbi leaf color: Green
David Ward flower color: Red, Salmon and Coral
- David Ward leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Bilimbi and David Ward
Care of Bilimbi and David Ward include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Bilimbi pruning is done cut main trunk every 5 years, Prune after flowering, Prune central stem, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and David Ward pruning is done Prune after flowering, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Bilimbi 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.