David Ward

Alternanthera

About David Ward and Alternanthera

David Ward

Alternanthera

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Perennial

Tender Perennial

Origin

Europe

Types

Pulmonaria Bubble Gum , Pulmonaria ‘Polar Splash’ , Pulmonaria ‘Moonshine’

Alternanthera reineckii Alternanthera sessilis Alternanthera philoxeroides Alternanthera bettzickiana Alternanthera caracasana

Number of Varieties

25400

0 40000

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Habitat

Alpine Meadows

Grassland

USDA Hardiness Zone

4-89-11

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

8-3

12-1

Sunset Zone

1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17

H1, H2

Habit

Cushion/Mound-forming

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

25.40 cm30.50 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

81.30 cm30.50 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Red, Salmon, Coral

White

Flower Color Modifier

Fruit Color

Leaf Color in Spring

Dark Green

Red, Purple, Pink, Burgundy

Leaf Color in Summer

Dark Green

Red, Purple, Pink, Burgundy

Leaf Color in Fall

Dark Green

Red, Purple, Pink, Burgundy

Leaf Color in Winter

Light Green

Red, Purple, Pink, Burgundy

Shape

Leaf Shape

Lanceolate

Round

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Growth Rate

Medium

Fast

Type of Soil

Clay, Loam

Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Average

Well drained

Bloom Time

Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter

Indeterminate

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought, Rocky Soil

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground, Pot

Ground

How to Plant?

Divison

Seedlings

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained

Requires regular watering, Water Deeply

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Type

Clay, Loam

Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Average

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Pruning

Prune after flowering, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

Pests and Diseases

Pest Free, Powdery mildew

Red blotch

Plant Tolerance

Drought, Rocky Soil

Drought

Facts

Flowers

Showy

Insignificant

Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

✔ ✘

Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

✔ ✘

Fragrant Fruit

✔ ✘

Fragrant Leaf

✔ ✘

Fragrant Bark/Stem

✔ ✘

Showy Foliage

✔ ✘

Showy Bark

✔ ✘

Foliage Texture

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

✔ ✘

Self-Sowing

✔ ✘

Attracts

Hummingbirds

Allergy

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Borders, Informal Hedge, Ornamental use, Showy Purposes, Woodland margins

Beautification

Beauty Benefits

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, Antioxidants

Part of Plant Used

Whole plant

Other Uses

Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Edging, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall

Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

PULMONARIA rubra 'David Ward'

ALTERNANTHERA 'Raspberry Rum'

Common Name

David Ward, Red Lungwort

Alternanthera

In Hindi

david ward

Gudrisag, Garundi

In German

david ward

Alternanthera

In French

david ward

Alternanthera

In Spanish

david ward

Alternanthera

In Greek

david ward

Alternanthera

In Portuguese

david ward

Alternanthera

In Polish

david ward

Alternanthera

In Latin

david ward

Alternanthera

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Tracheophyta

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Lamiales

Caryophyllales

Family

Boraginaceae

Amaranthaceae

Genus

Pulmonaria

Alternanthera

Clade

Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots

Tribe

Subfamily

Gomphrenoideae

Number of Species

-27

1 27800

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Properties of David Ward and Alternanthera

Wondering what are the properties of David Ward and Alternanthera? We provide you with everything About David Ward and Alternanthera. David Ward doesn't have thorns and Alternanthera doesn't have thorns. Also David Ward does not have fragrant flowers. David Ward has allergic reactions like and Alternanthera has allergic reactions like . 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 David Ward and Alternanthera and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of David Ward and Alternanthera

Season and care of David Ward and Alternanthera is important to know. While considering everything about David Ward and Alternanthera Care, growing season is an essential factor. David Ward season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Alternanthera season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for David Ward is Clay, Loam and for Alternanthera is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for David Ward is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Alternanthera is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.

David Ward and Alternanthera Physical Information

David Ward and Alternanthera physical information is very important for comparison. David Ward height is 25.40 cm and width 81.30 cm whereas Alternanthera height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of David Ward and Alternanthera are as follows:

David Ward flower color: Red, Salmon and Coral
David Ward leaf color: Dark Green
Alternanthera flower color: White
Alternanthera leaf color: Red, Purple, Pink and Burgundy

Care of David Ward and Alternanthera

Care of David Ward and Alternanthera include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. David Ward pruning is done Prune after flowering, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Alternanthera pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer David Ward needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Alternanthera needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.