Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Perennial
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
Europe
Europe, Turkey, Central Asia, Western Asia
Types
Pulmonaria Bubble Gum , Pulmonaria ‘Polar Splash’ , Pulmonaria ‘Moonshine’
Colchicum cupanii, Colchicum alpinum
Habitat
Alpine Meadows
Fields, meadows, Rocky areas, Shaded sites, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
-9999
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
21,22
Habit
Cushion/Mound-forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Red, Salmon, Coral
White, Yellow, Purple, Violet
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
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
Long Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter
Early Spring, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall, Winter, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought, Rocky Soil
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained
Do Not over Water, Medium, Needs less watering, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering, Water less during winter
In Summer
Lots of watering
Ample Water
In Spring
Moderate
Less Watering
In Winter
Average Water
Less Watering
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Loam
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 leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove shoots
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost
fertilize in growing season, Less fertilizing
Pests and Diseases
Pest Free, Powdery mildew
-
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Rocky Soil
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single, Double
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Bees, Butterflies
Allergy
-
Kidney Disease, Low blood pressure, Stomach pain, Toxic, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Informal Hedge, Ornamental use, Showy Purposes, Woodland margins
Landscape Designing
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed, Prevent Soil Erosion
Medicinal Uses
-
anti-cancer, anti-inflammatory, Diarrhea, Diuretic, Rheumatism
Part of Plant Used
-
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
-
Employed in herbal medicine, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edging, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Alpine, Container, Cutflower, Foundation, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
PULMONARIA rubra 'David Ward'
COLCHICUM
Common Name
David Ward, Red Lungwort
Colchicum
In Hindi
david ward
colchicum
In German
david ward
colchicum
In French
david ward
colchique
In Spanish
david ward
Colchicum
In Greek
david ward
Colchicum
In Portuguese
david ward
Colchicum
In Polish
david ward
Colchicum
In Latin
david ward
Colchicum
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Boraginaceae
Liliaceae
Genus
Pulmonaria
Colchicum
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Monocots
Subfamily
-
Wurmbaeiodeae
Season and Care of David Ward and Colchicum
Season and care of David Ward and Colchicum is important to know. While considering everything about David Ward and Colchicum Care, growing season is an essential factor. David Ward season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Colchicum season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for David Ward is Clay, Loam and for Colchicum is Loam while the PH of soil for David Ward is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Colchicum is Acidic, Neutral.
David Ward and Colchicum Physical Information
David Ward and Colchicum physical information is very important for comparison. David Ward height is 25.40 cm and width 81.30 cm whereas Colchicum height is 7.60 cm and width 7.60 cm. The color specification of David Ward and Colchicum are as follows:
David Ward flower color: Red, Salmon and Coral
David Ward leaf color: Dark Green
Colchicum flower color: White, Yellow, Purple and Violet
- Colchicum leaf color: Green
Care of David Ward and Colchicum
Care of David Ward and Colchicum include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. David Ward pruning is done Prune after flowering, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Colchicum pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove shoots. In summer David Ward needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Colchicum needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Less Watering.