Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe
Europe, Asia
Types
Pulmonaria Bubble Gum , Pulmonaria ‘Polar Splash’ , Pulmonaria ‘Moonshine’
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Habitat
Alpine Meadows
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
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
Spreading
Flower Color
Red, Salmon, Coral
White, Purple, Pink, Violet, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
Oblovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter
Spring, Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Rocky Soil
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Divison
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained
-
In Summer
Lots of watering
Average Water
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
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, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Pest Free, Powdery mildew
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Rocky Soil
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Bees, Flies
Allergy
-
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Informal Hedge, Ornamental use, Showy Purposes, Woodland margins
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
-
Flowers, Root
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
-
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edging, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
PULMONARIA rubra 'David Ward'
SYMPHYTUM officinale
Common Name
David Ward, Red Lungwort
Common Comfrey
In Hindi
david ward
Hydrangea
In German
david ward
Hortensie
In French
david ward
Hortensia
In Spanish
david ward
Hortensia
In Greek
david ward
υδραγεία
In Portuguese
david ward
Hortênsia
In Polish
david ward
Hortensja
In Latin
david ward
Hibiscus
Family
Boraginaceae
Boraginaceae
Season and Care of David Ward and Common Comfrey
Season and care of David Ward and Common Comfrey is important to know. While considering everything about David Ward and Common Comfrey Care, growing season is an essential factor. David Ward season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Common Comfrey season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for David Ward is Clay, Loam and for Common Comfrey is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for David Ward is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Common Comfrey is Acidic, Neutral.
David Ward and Common Comfrey Physical Information
David Ward and Common Comfrey physical information is very important for comparison. David Ward height is 25.40 cm and width 81.30 cm whereas Common Comfrey height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of David Ward and Common Comfrey are as follows:
David Ward flower color: Red, Salmon and Coral
David Ward leaf color: Dark Green
Common Comfrey flower color: White, Purple, Pink, Violet and Ivory
- Common Comfrey leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Care of David Ward and Common Comfrey
Care of David Ward and Common Comfrey include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. David Ward pruning is done Prune after flowering, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Common Comfrey pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer David Ward needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Common Comfrey needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.