Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe
Africa, Asia, Australia, Europe, North America, South America, Southern India
Types
Pulmonaria Bubble Gum , Pulmonaria ‘Polar Splash’ , Pulmonaria ‘Moonshine’
Herpestis monniera
Habitat
Alpine Meadows
Wet lands
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
-9999
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
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Habit
Cushion/Mound-forming
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Flower Color
Red, Salmon, Coral
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought, Rocky Soil
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison
Leaf Cutting, Root Division, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained
Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
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, Requires very little pruning
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost
fertilize in growing season, organic fertlizers
Pests and Diseases
Pest Free, Powdery mildew
Grasshoppers
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Rocky Soil
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Hummingbirds
Allergy
-
Dry Mouth, gastro-intestinal problems, Nausea, Pain and fatigue, Stomach pain
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Informal Hedge, Ornamental use, Showy Purposes, Woodland margins
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Beauty Benefits
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Good for skin, Speed hair growth, Stops hair loss
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
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Bronchitis, constipation, Cough, Digestive disorders, Fever, Fights Depression, Improving mental health, Skin Disorders
Part of Plant Used
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Whole plant
Other Uses
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Culinary use, For making oil for cosmetics
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edging, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
PULMONARIA rubra 'David Ward'
Bacopa monnieri
Common Name
David Ward, Red Lungwort
brahmi, thyme-leafed gratiola, water hyssop, herb of grace, Indian pennywort
In Hindi
david ward
ब्राह्मी
In German
david ward
Kleine Fettblatt
In French
david ward
Bacopa monnieri
In Spanish
david ward
bacopa, hisopo de agua, brahmi and lágrima de bebé
In Greek
david ward
Brahmi
In Portuguese
david ward
Brahmi
In Polish
david ward
brahmi
In Latin
david ward
Brahmi
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Lamiales
Scrophulariales
Family
Boraginaceae
Scrophulariaceae
Clade
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Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of David Ward and Brahmi
Season and care of David Ward and Brahmi is important to know. While considering everything about David Ward and Brahmi Care, growing season is an essential factor. David Ward season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Brahmi season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for David Ward is Clay, Loam and for Brahmi is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for David Ward is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Brahmi is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
David Ward and Brahmi Physical Information
David Ward and Brahmi physical information is very important for comparison. David Ward height is 25.40 cm and width 81.30 cm whereas Brahmi height is 60.00 cm and width 100.00 cm. The color specification of David Ward and Brahmi are as follows:
David Ward flower color: Red, Salmon and Coral
David Ward leaf color: Dark Green
Brahmi flower color: Yellow
- Brahmi leaf color: Dark Green
Care of David Ward and Brahmi
Care of David Ward and Brahmi include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. David Ward pruning is done Prune after flowering, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Brahmi pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Requires very little pruning. In summer David Ward needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Brahmi needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.