Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Shrubs
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Southern Europe, Turkey
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Types
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Benediction lungwort, Excalibur lungwort
Habitat
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
Forest edges, Mountains
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
4-8
Sunset Zone
21,22
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Clump-Forming
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color
Magenta, Black
Pink, Rose, Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green
Green, Gray Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green
Green, Gray Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Fall
Olive, Gray Green
Green, Gray Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oblovate
Lung shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
-
Water when soil is dry, when new, water every week
In Summer
Average Water
Drought Tolerant
In Spring
Moderate
Average Water
In Winter
Average Water
Adequately
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
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 shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Powdery mildew, Slugs
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Evergreen
Semi-Evergreen
No
Allergy
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
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Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Provides ground cover
Medicinal Uses
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Astringent, Demulcent, Diaphoretic, Diuretic, Emollient, Exoectorant, Homeopathy, Opthalmic, Resolvent
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
Leaves
Other Uses
-
Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
-
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Alpine, Foundation, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Edging, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
GERANIUM subcaulescens
PULMONARIA 'Berries and Cream' PP10597
Common Name
Cranesbill
Berries and Cream Lungwort, Lungwort
In Hindi
Hydrangea
Lungwort
In German
Hortensie
Lungenkraut
In French
Hortensia
pulmonaire
In Spanish
Hortensia
Lungwort
In Greek
υδραγεία
Lungwort
In Portuguese
Hortênsia
pulmonária
In Polish
Hortensja
płucnik
In Latin
Hibiscus
Lungwort
Family
Geraniaceae
Boraginaceae
Clade
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Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
-
Boraginoideae
Properties of Cranesbill and Lungwort
Wondering what are the properties of Cranesbill and Lungwort? We provide you with everything About Cranesbill and Lungwort. Cranesbill doesn't have thorns and Lungwort doesn't have thorns. Also Cranesbill does not have fragrant flowers. Cranesbill has allergic reactions like Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea and Vomiting and Lungwort has allergic reactions like Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea and Vomiting. 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 Cranesbill and Lungwort and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Cranesbill and Lungwort
Season and care of Cranesbill and Lungwort is important to know. While considering everything about Cranesbill and Lungwort Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cranesbill season is Spring and Summer and Lungwort season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Cranesbill is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Lungwort is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Cranesbill is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Lungwort is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Cranesbill and Lungwort Physical Information
Cranesbill and Lungwort physical information is very important for comparison. Cranesbill height is 15.20 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Lungwort height is 25.50 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Cranesbill and Lungwort are as follows:
Cranesbill flower color: Magenta and Black
Cranesbill leaf color: Gray Green
Lungwort flower color: Pink, Rose and Blue Violet
- Lungwort leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Silver
Care of Cranesbill and Lungwort
Care of Cranesbill and Lungwort include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cranesbill pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Lungwort pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Cranesbill needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Lungwort needs Drought Tolerant and in winter, it needs Adequately.