Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Shrub
Perennial
Origin
Corsica, Sardinia
Europe
Types
Not Available
Pulmonaria Bubble Gum , Pulmonaria ‘Polar Splash’ , Pulmonaria ‘Moonshine’
Habitat
Mediterranean region
Alpine Meadows
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
4-8
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
8-3
Sunset Zone
Not Availble
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Bushy, Evergreen
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color
White
Red, Salmon, Coral
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Black, Blue
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Lanceolate
Plant Season
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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Moist but well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Summer
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter
Tolerances
Moisture
Drought, Rocky Soil
Where to Plant?
Container, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Semi-hardwood cuttings
Divison
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs less watering
Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained
In Summer
Ample Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Average Water
Moderate
In Winter
Less Watering
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Moist, Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Pruning
Prune after flowering, Prune for shortening long shoots, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Prune after flowering, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Any balanced general purpose fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost
Pests and Diseases
Healthy tree
Pest Free, Powdery mildew
Plant Tolerance
Moisture
Drought, Rocky Soil
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Not Available
Unknown
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Borders, Informal Hedge, Ornamental use, Showy Purposes, Woodland margins
Beauty Benefits
Acne, Good for skin
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for birds
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antibacterial, anti-cancer, Antidiabetic, Heart problems, Kidney problems, Respiratory Disorders, Thyroid problems
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Not Available
Other Uses
Used as essential oil, Used in herbal medicines
Unknown
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Edging, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
Myrtus communis
PULMONARIA rubra 'David Ward'
Common Name
Common Myrtle
David Ward, Red Lungwort
In Hindi
Common myrtle
david ward
In German
Myrte
david ward
In French
Myrtus communis
david ward
In Spanish
Myrtus communis
david ward
In Greek
κοινή μυρτιά
david ward
In Portuguese
murta comum
david ward
In Polish
Mirt zwyczajny
david ward
In Latin
myrto Common
david ward
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Myrtaceae
Boraginaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Common Myrtle and David Ward
Wondering what are the properties of Common Myrtle and David Ward? We provide you with everything About Common Myrtle and David Ward. Common Myrtle doesn't have thorns and David Ward doesn't have thorns. Also Common Myrtle does not have fragrant flowers. Common Myrtle has allergic reactions like Not Available and David Ward has allergic reactions like Not Available. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Common Myrtle and David Ward and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Common Myrtle and David Ward
Season and care of Common Myrtle and David Ward is important to know. While considering everything about Common Myrtle and David Ward Care, growing season is an essential factor. Common Myrtle season is Summer and David Ward season is Summer. The type of soil for Common Myrtle is Clay, Loam, Sand and for David Ward is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Common Myrtle is Acidic, Neutral and for David Ward is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Common Myrtle and David Ward Physical Information
Common Myrtle and David Ward physical information is very important for comparison. Common Myrtle height is 200.00 cm and width 200.00 cm whereas David Ward height is 25.40 cm and width 81.30 cm. The color specification of Common Myrtle and David Ward are as follows:
Common Myrtle flower color: White
Common Myrtle leaf color: Green and Dark Green
David Ward flower color: Red, Salmon and Coral
- David Ward leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Common Myrtle and David Ward
Care of Common Myrtle and David Ward include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Common Myrtle pruning is done Prune after flowering, Prune for shortening long shoots and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and David Ward pruning is done Prune after flowering, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Common Myrtle needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Less Watering. Whereas, in summer David Ward needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.