Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Europe
Hybrid origin
Types
Not Available
Benediction lungwort, Excalibur lungwort
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
agricultural areas, Moist Soils
Forest edges, Mountains
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-10
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
Upright/Erect
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color
Yellow
Pink, Rose, Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Sienna, Black
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green, Gray Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Summer
White, Green, Dark Green
Green, Gray Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Fall
White, Green, Dark Green
Green, Gray Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Winter
White, Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oval
Lung shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Summer
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Do not water the foliage, Keep the Soil well drained
Water when soil is dry, when new, water every week
In Summer
Lots of watering
Drought Tolerant
In Spring
Moderate
Average Water
In Winter
Average Water
Adequately
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Pruning
Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
8-8-8, since leafy plants, use higher nitrogen content fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Beetles, Cabbage looper, Downy mildew, Fusarium leaf spot, Rust
Powdery mildew, Slugs
Plant Tolerance
Full Sun, Humidity, Shallow soil
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Matte
Attracts
Caterpillar, Mites
Not Available
Allergy
Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Not Available
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Anti-ageing, Hair Conditioner, Skin cleanser
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Fixes Nitrogen, Food for animals
Air purification, Provides ground cover
Medicinal Uses
Aging, Anti-oxidant, Digestion problems, Eliminate toxins, Nutritive, Obesity, Rich in Potassium
Astringent, Demulcent, Diaphoretic, Diuretic, Emollient, Exoectorant, Homeopathy, Opthalmic, Resolvent
Part of Plant Used
Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Leaves
Other Uses
Culinary use, Sauces, Used to promote healthy blood flow during menstruation
Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Wildflower
Edging, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
BRASSICA rapa( Chinensis Group)
PULMONARIA 'Berries and Cream' PP10597
Common Name
Bok Choy, Chinese Cabbage, Choy Sum, Pak Choi
Berries and Cream Lungwort, Lungwort
In Hindi
choy sum
Lungwort
In German
choy sum
Lungenkraut
In French
choy sum
pulmonaire
In Spanish
choy sum
Lungwort
In Greek
choy sum
Lungwort
In Portuguese
choy sum
pulmonária
In Polish
choy sum
płucnik
In Latin
choy sum
Lungwort
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Ascomycota
Class
Magnoliopsida
Ascomycetes
Order
Capparales
Peltigerales
Family
Brassicaceae
Boraginaceae
Genus
Brassica
Pulmonaria
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Boragineae
Subfamily
Not Available
Boraginoideae
Season and Care of Choy Sum and Lungwort
Season and care of Choy Sum and Lungwort is important to know. While considering everything about Choy Sum and Lungwort Care, growing season is an essential factor. Choy Sum season is Spring, Fall and Winter and Lungwort season is Spring, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Choy Sum is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Lungwort is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Choy Sum is Acidic, Neutral and for Lungwort is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Choy Sum and Lungwort Physical Information
Choy Sum and Lungwort physical information is very important for comparison. Choy Sum height is 15.20 cm and width 15.70 cm whereas Lungwort height is 25.50 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Choy Sum and Lungwort are as follows:
Choy Sum flower color: Yellow
Choy Sum leaf color: Green, Light Green
Lungwort flower color: Pink, Rose and Blue Violet
- Lungwort leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Silver
Care of Choy Sum and Lungwort
Care of Choy Sum and Lungwort include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Choy Sum pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Lungwort pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Choy Sum needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Lungwort needs Drought Tolerant and in winter, it needs Adequately.