Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe
Central America, South America, Eastern Africa, Middle Africa, Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia
Types
Pulmonaria Bubble Gum , Pulmonaria ‘Polar Splash’ , Pulmonaria ‘Moonshine’
Pteris aberrans, Pteris abyssinica, Pteris actiniopteroides
Habitat
Alpine Meadows
Subtropical climates, Subtropical forests, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
10-11
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
H1, H2, 24
Habit
Cushion/Mound-forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Red, Salmon, Coral
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
White, Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
White, Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
White, Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
White, Green, Silver
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Shade, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter
Not Available
Tolerances
Drought, Rocky Soil
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, Spores
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained
Average Water Needs
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
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Shade, Partial shade
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
Not Available
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Unknown
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Informal Hedge, Ornamental use, Showy Purposes, Woodland margins
Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Edible Uses
No
Insignificant
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Not Available
Other Uses
Unknown
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edging, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Container, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
PULMONARIA rubra 'David Ward'
PTERIS argyraea
Common Name
David Ward, Red Lungwort
Brake Fern
In Hindi
david ward
Brake Fern Plant
In German
david ward
Brems Farnanlage
In French
david ward
Brake Fern Plante
In Spanish
david ward
Planta del helecho del freno
In Greek
david ward
Φρένο Fern Plant
In Portuguese
david ward
Brake Planta Fern
In Polish
david ward
Hamulec Fern roślin
In Latin
david ward
Fregit Fern Plant Families
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Polypodiopsida
Order
Lamiales
Polypodiales
Family
Boraginaceae
Pteridaceae
Clade
Not Available
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Pteridoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of David Ward and Brake Fern
Season and care of David Ward and Brake Fern is important to know. While considering everything about David Ward and Brake Fern Care, growing season is an essential factor. David Ward season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Brake Fern season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for David Ward is Clay, Loam and for Brake Fern is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for David Ward is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Brake Fern is Acidic, Neutral.
David Ward and Brake Fern Physical Information
David Ward and Brake Fern physical information is very important for comparison. David Ward height is 25.40 cm and width 81.30 cm whereas Brake Fern height is 90.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of David Ward and Brake Fern are as follows:
David Ward flower color: Red, Salmon and Coral
David Ward leaf color: Dark Green
Brake Fern flower color: Not Available
- Brake Fern leaf color: White, Green and Silver
Care of David Ward and Brake Fern
Care of David Ward and Brake Fern include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. David Ward pruning is done Prune after flowering, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Brake Fern 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 Brake Fern needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.