Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe
United States, Mexico
Types
Pulmonaria Bubble Gum , Pulmonaria ‘Polar Splash’ , Pulmonaria ‘Moonshine’
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Alpine Meadows
Deciduous forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
4-10
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
Vine/Liana
Flower Color
Red, Salmon, Coral
Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green, Sandy Brown, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green, Sandy Brown, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green, Sandy Brown, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
Maple shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Not Available
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter
Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Rocky Soil
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Divison
Root Division, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained
Keep the Soil well drained
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune after flowering, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut off the flower stalks at the base of the plant, Prune after flowering
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost
10-10-10 diluted liquid fertilizer, High phosphorus
Pests and Diseases
Pest Free, Powdery mildew
Alternaria Leaf Spot, Blight, Leaf curl
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Rocky Soil
Heat Tolerance, Shade areas
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Flea beetles, Insects
Allergy
Unknown
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Informal Hedge, Ornamental use, Showy Purposes, Woodland margins
Decorating walls, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Acne, Anti-ageing, Good Cleanser
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Very little waste
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Leaves, Vines
Other Uses
Unknown
Basketary, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edging, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Edible, Vegetable
Botanical Name
PULMONARIA rubra 'David Ward'
Parthenocissus tricuspidata
Common Name
David Ward, Red Lungwort
Boston Ivy, Japanese creeper, Grape ivy, Japanese ivy, Woodbine
In Hindi
david ward
Boston Ivy
In German
david ward
Dreispitzige Jungfernrebe, Wilder Wein
In French
david ward
Winobluszcz trójklapowy
In Spanish
david ward
Boston Ivy
In Greek
david ward
Boston Ivy
In Portuguese
david ward
Boston Ivy
In Polish
david ward
Boston Ivy
In Latin
david ward
Boston Ivy
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Boraginaceae
Vitaceae
Genus
Pulmonaria
Parthenocissus
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of David Ward and Boston Ivy
Season and care of David Ward and Boston Ivy is important to know. While considering everything about David Ward and Boston Ivy Care, growing season is an essential factor. David Ward season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Boston Ivy season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for David Ward is Clay, Loam and for Boston Ivy is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for David Ward is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Boston Ivy is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
David Ward and Boston Ivy Physical Information
David Ward and Boston Ivy physical information is very important for comparison. David Ward height is 25.40 cm and width 81.30 cm whereas Boston Ivy height is 10.00 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of David Ward and Boston Ivy are as follows:
David Ward flower color: Red, Salmon and Coral
David Ward leaf color: Dark Green
Boston Ivy flower color: Ivory
- Boston Ivy leaf color: Green, Dark Green, Sandy Brown and Burgundy
Care of David Ward and Boston Ivy
Care of David Ward and Boston Ivy include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. David Ward pruning is done Prune after flowering, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Boston Ivy pruning is done Cut off the flower stalks at the base of the plant and Prune after flowering. In summer David Ward needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Boston Ivy needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.