Life Span
Perennial
  
Annual
  
Type
Perennial
  
Vegetable
  
Origin
Europe
  
North America, Mexico, Central America
  
Types
Pulmonaria Bubble Gum , Pulmonaria ‘Polar Splash’ , Pulmonaria ‘Moonshine’
  
Not Available
  
Habitat
Alpine Meadows
  
Loamy soils, Moist Soils, Subtropical climates
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
  
5-7
  
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
  
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
  
Habit
Cushion/Mound-forming
  
Vining/Climbing
  
Plant Size
  
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Red, Salmon, Coral
  
Yellow, Orange, Dark Green
  
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
  
Bicolor
  
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
  
Yellow, Dark Green
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
  
Green, Dark Green
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
  
Green, Dark Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
  
Green, Dark Green
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
  
Not Available
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
  
Palmate
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
  
Summer, Fall
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
  
Full Sun
  
Growth Rate
Medium
  
Very Fast
  
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
  
Loam, Sand
  
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Neutral
  
Soil Drainage
Average
  
Well drained
  
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter
  
Indeterminate
  
Repeat Bloomer
No
  
Yes
  
Tolerances
Drought, Rocky Soil
  
Drought
  
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
  
Ground
  
How to Plant?
Divison
  
Seedlings
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained
  
Keep ground moist, Requires regular watering
  
In Summer
Lots of watering
  
Lots of watering
  
In Spring
Moderate
  
Moderate
  
In Winter
Average Water
  
Average Water
  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Neutral
  
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
  
Loam, Sand
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
  
Well drained
  
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
  
Full Sun
  
Pruning
Prune after flowering, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
  
Cut out old flower stalks, Prune after flowering, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
  
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost
  
Apply 10-10-10 amount, Apply 12-12-12 amounts, Nitrogen, Phosphate, Potassium
  
Pests and Diseases
Pest Free, Powdery mildew
  
Aphids, Army-worms, Bacteria wilt, Bacterial leaf spot, Blight, Cucumber beetles, Cutworms, Fusarium leaf spot, Red spider mite
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Rocky Soil
  
Drought, Full Sun, Salt and Soil Compaction
  
Flowers
Showy
  
Showy
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No
  
Yes
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
Yes
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
No
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
No
  
No
  
Showy Bark
No
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Medium
  
Coarse
  
Foliage Sheen
Matte
  
Matte
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
Yes
  
Yes
  
Attracts
Hummingbirds
  
Bees, Flies, Flying insects
  
Allergy
Unknown
  
Hypoglycaemic Coma, Irregular Heart Rhythm, Miscarriage
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Informal Hedge, Ornamental use, Showy Purposes, Woodland margins
  
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
  
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
  
Acne, For treating wrinkles, Improve hair condition, Nourishes scalp, Removes dandruff
  
Edible Uses
No
  
Yes
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification
  
Food for animals, Insect Repellent
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
  
Anti-fungal, Detoxification, Diabetes, Gastrointestinal disorders, Weight loss
  
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
  
Fruits
  
Other Uses
Unknown
  
Cosmetics, Repellent, Use in Chinese herbology
  
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
  
No
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Edging, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
  
Dried Flower/Everlasting, Vine
  
Botanical Name
PULMONARIA rubra 'David Ward'
  
CUCURBITA pepo 'Bicolor Pear'
  
Common Name
David Ward, Red Lungwort
  
Bicolor Pear Gourd, Ornamental Gourd
  
In Hindi
david ward
  
करेला
  
In German
david ward
  
Bittermelone
  
In French
david ward
  
Momordica charantia
  
In Spanish
david ward
  
Momordica charantia
  
In Greek
david ward
  
Not Available
  
In Portuguese
david ward
  
Momordica
  
In Polish
david ward
  
Przepękla ogórkowata
  
In Latin
david ward
  
Not Available
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Tracheophyta
  
Spermatophyta
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Lamiales
  
Violales
  
Family
Boraginaceae
  
Cucurbitaceae
  
Genus
Pulmonaria
  
Momordica
  
Clade
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Tribe
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Subfamily
Not Available
  
Cucurbitoideae
  
Number of Species
Not Available
  
Season and Care of David Ward and Bitter Gourd
Season and care of David Ward and Bitter Gourd is important to know. While considering everything about David Ward and Bitter Gourd Care, growing season is an essential factor. David Ward season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Bitter Gourd season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for David Ward is Clay, Loam and for Bitter Gourd is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for David Ward is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Bitter Gourd is Neutral.
David Ward and Bitter Gourd Physical Information
David Ward and Bitter Gourd physical information is very important for comparison. David Ward height is 25.40 cm and width 81.30 cm whereas Bitter Gourd height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of David Ward and Bitter Gourd are as follows:
David Ward flower color: Red, Salmon and Coral
David Ward leaf color: Dark Green
Bitter Gourd flower color: Yellow, Orange and Dark Green
- Bitter Gourd leaf color: Green, Dark Green
Care of David Ward and Bitter Gourd
Care of David Ward and Bitter Gourd include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. David Ward pruning is done Prune after flowering, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Bitter Gourd pruning is done Cut out old flower stalks, Prune after flowering 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 Bitter Gourd needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.