Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Southwestern United States, Texas, Canada, Mexico
Types
Pulmonaria Bubble Gum , Pulmonaria ‘Polar Splash’ , Pulmonaria ‘Moonshine’
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Habitat
Alpine Meadows
meadows, Prairies, Riverbanks, Roadsides, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
2-7
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Cushion/Mound-forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Red, Salmon, Coral
Purple
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Blue Green, Burgundy, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Tan, Sandy Brown
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
Grass like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Drought, Rocky Soil
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Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Medium
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
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
Pruning
Prune after flowering, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Pest Free, Powdery mildew
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Rocky Soil
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Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Birds, Butterflies
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Informal Hedge, Ornamental use, Showy Purposes, Woodland margins
Ground Cover, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Edible Uses
No
Insignificant
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for animals, Prevent Soil Erosion
Part of Plant Used
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Leaves, Stem
Other Uses
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Decoration Purposes, Food for animals
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Insignificant
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edging, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Cutflower, Dried Flower/Everlasting, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Wildflower
Botanical Name
PULMONARIA rubra 'David Ward'
ANDROPOGON gerardii
Common Name
David Ward, Red Lungwort
Big Bluestem, Turkey Foot
In Hindi
david ward
Big Bluestem grass
In German
david ward
Große Bartgras
In French
david ward
Barbon de Gérard herbe
In Spanish
david ward
hierba andropogon grande
In Greek
david ward
Big BLUESTEM γρασίδι
In Portuguese
david ward
Vetiver grande grama
In Polish
david ward
Big Bluestem trawa
In Latin
david ward
Big bluestem herba
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Lillosida
Family
Boraginaceae
Poaceae
Genus
Pulmonaria
Andropogon
Clade
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Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Season and Care of David Ward and Big Bluestem
Season and care of David Ward and Big Bluestem is important to know. While considering everything about David Ward and Big Bluestem Care, growing season is an essential factor. David Ward season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Big Bluestem season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for David Ward is Clay, Loam and for Big Bluestem is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for David Ward is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Big Bluestem is Neutral, Alkaline.
David Ward and Big Bluestem Physical Information
David Ward and Big Bluestem physical information is very important for comparison. David Ward height is 25.40 cm and width 81.30 cm whereas Big Bluestem height is 38.10 cm and width 152.40 cm. The color specification of David Ward and Big Bluestem are as follows:
David Ward flower color: Red, Salmon and Coral
David Ward leaf color: Dark Green
Big Bluestem flower color: Purple
- Big Bluestem leaf color: Green
Care of David Ward and Big Bluestem
Care of David Ward and Big Bluestem include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. David Ward pruning is done Prune after flowering, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Big Bluestem pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer David Ward needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Big Bluestem needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.