Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe
Eastern Asia, Malaysia
Types
Pulmonaria Bubble Gum , Pulmonaria ‘Polar Splash’ , Pulmonaria ‘Moonshine’
Plectranthus scutellarioides
Habitat
Alpine Meadows
gardens, Subtropical climates, tropical environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
11-12
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
Bushy, Evergreen
Flower Color
Red, Salmon, Coral
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Flower Color Modifier
-
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Red, Green, Purple
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Red, Green, Purple
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Red, Green, Purple
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Red, Green, Purple
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Summer
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Damp
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter
Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Rocky Soil
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained
Requires a lot of watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Ample Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Damp
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 main flower spike, Cut or pinch the stems
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost
Full-strength liquid fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Pest Free, Powdery mildew
Downy mildew, Red blotch, Stem rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Rocky Soil
Wet Site
Flower Petal Number
Single
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Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Informal Hedge, Ornamental use, Showy Purposes, Woodland margins
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes, Used for making hedges
Beauty Benefits
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Weightloss
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Provides ground cover, Soil protection, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
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Asthma, Glaucoma, High blood pressure, Liver Protection, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
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Leaves
Other Uses
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Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, useful as a ground cover
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edging, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Container, Groundcover, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
PULMONARIA rubra 'David Ward'
Plectranthus scutellarioides
Common Name
David Ward, Red Lungwort
Coleus, Painted nettle
In Hindi
david ward
Coleus
In German
david ward
Buntnessel
In French
david ward
Vieux garçon
In Spanish
david ward
coleo
In Greek
david ward
Coleus
In Portuguese
david ward
cóleus
In Polish
david ward
Coleus
In Latin
david ward
Coleus
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Boraginaceae
Lamiaceae
Clade
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Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of David Ward and Coleus
Season and care of David Ward and Coleus is important to know. While considering everything about David Ward and Coleus Care, growing season is an essential factor. David Ward season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Coleus season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for David Ward is Clay, Loam and for Coleus is Damp while the PH of soil for David Ward is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Coleus is Neutral, Slightly Acidic.
David Ward and Coleus Physical Information
David Ward and Coleus physical information is very important for comparison. David Ward height is 25.40 cm and width 81.30 cm whereas Coleus height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of David Ward and Coleus are as follows:
Care of David Ward and Coleus
Care of David Ward and Coleus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. David Ward pruning is done Prune after flowering, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Coleus pruning is done cut main flower spike and Cut or pinch the stems. In summer David Ward needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Coleus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Ample Water.