Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Perennial
Flowering Plants, Shrub
Origin
Europe
Corsica, Sardinia
Types
Pulmonaria Bubble Gum , Pulmonaria ‘Polar Splash’ , Pulmonaria ‘Moonshine’
Not Available
Habitat
Alpine Meadows
Mediterranean region
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
8-3
Not Available
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
Not Availble
Habit
Cushion/Mound-forming
Bushy, Evergreen
Flower Color
Red, Salmon, Coral
White
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Black, Blue
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Summer
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Moist but well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter
Late Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Rocky Soil
Moisture
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison
Seedlings, Semi-hardwood cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained
Needs less watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Ample Water
In Spring
Moderate
Average Water
In Winter
Average Water
Less Watering
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Moist, Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Prune after flowering, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune after flowering, Prune for shortening long shoots, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost
Any balanced general purpose fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Pest Free, Powdery mildew
Healthy tree
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Rocky Soil
Moisture
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Butterflies
Allergy
Unknown
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Informal Hedge, Ornamental use, Showy Purposes, Woodland margins
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Acne, Good for skin
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for birds
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Antibacterial, anti-cancer, Antidiabetic, Heart problems, Kidney problems, Respiratory Disorders, Thyroid problems
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Unknown
Used as essential oil, Used in herbal medicines
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edging, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Container, Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
PULMONARIA rubra 'David Ward'
Myrtus communis
Common Name
David Ward, Red Lungwort
Common Myrtle
In Hindi
david ward
Common myrtle
In German
david ward
Myrte
In French
david ward
Myrtus communis
In Spanish
david ward
Myrtus communis
In Greek
david ward
κοινή μυρτιά
In Portuguese
david ward
murta comum
In Polish
david ward
Mirt zwyczajny
In Latin
david ward
myrto Common
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Boraginaceae
Myrtaceae
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of David Ward and Common Myrtle
Wondering what are the properties of David Ward and Common Myrtle? We provide you with everything About David Ward and Common Myrtle. David Ward doesn't have thorns and Common Myrtle doesn't have thorns. Also David Ward does not have fragrant flowers. David Ward has allergic reactions like Unknown and Common Myrtle has allergic reactions like Unknown. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of David Ward and Common Myrtle and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of David Ward and Common Myrtle
Season and care of David Ward and Common Myrtle is important to know. While considering everything about David Ward and Common Myrtle Care, growing season is an essential factor. David Ward season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Common Myrtle season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for David Ward is Clay, Loam and for Common Myrtle is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for David Ward is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Common Myrtle is Acidic, Neutral.
David Ward and Common Myrtle Physical Information
David Ward and Common Myrtle physical information is very important for comparison. David Ward height is 25.40 cm and width 81.30 cm whereas Common Myrtle height is 200.00 cm and width 200.00 cm. The color specification of David Ward and Common Myrtle are as follows:
David Ward flower color: Red, Salmon and Coral
David Ward leaf color: Dark Green
Common Myrtle flower color: White
- Common Myrtle leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of David Ward and Common Myrtle
Care of David Ward and Common Myrtle 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 Myrtle pruning is done Prune after flowering, Prune for shortening long shoots 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 Common Myrtle needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Less Watering.