Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe
North America, Europe, Asia
Types
Pulmonaria Bubble Gum , Pulmonaria ‘Polar Splash’ , Pulmonaria ‘Moonshine’
Lemna minor
Habitat
Alpine Meadows
Lakes, Ponds, sluggish streams and rivers
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
1-8
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
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Flower Color Modifier
-
-
Fruit Color
-
Light Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
Oblong-lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
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The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
-
Soil Drainage
Average
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Rocky Soil
Cold climate, Salt, Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
In Water
How to Plant?
Divison
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained
Plant grows in water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Aquatic Plant
In Spring
Moderate
Aquatic Plant
In Winter
Average Water
Aquatic Plant
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
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Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Poorly Drained
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
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Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost
No fertilizers needed
Pests and Diseases
Pest Free, Powdery mildew
Insects, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Rocky Soil
Cold climate, Salt
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Insects
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Informal Hedge, Ornamental use, Showy Purposes, Woodland margins
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
Food for insects
Medicinal Uses
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Swelling
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edging, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Bog Garden, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
PULMONARIA rubra 'David Ward'
LEMNA trisulca
Common Name
David Ward, Red Lungwort
Duckmeat, Frog's Buttons, Ivyleaf Duckweed, Star Duckweed
In Hindi
david ward
duckweed
In German
david ward
Entengrütze
In French
david ward
lentille d'eau
In Spanish
david ward
Lenteja de agua
In Greek
david ward
duckweed
In Portuguese
david ward
lentilha-d'água
In Polish
david ward
Rzęsa
In Latin
david ward
duckweed
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Boraginaceae
Lemnaceae
Clade
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Angiosperms, Monocots
Properties of David Ward and Duckweed
Wondering what are the properties of David Ward and Duckweed? We provide you with everything About David Ward and Duckweed. David Ward doesn't have thorns and Duckweed doesn't have thorns. Also David Ward does not have fragrant flowers. David Ward has allergic reactions like and Duckweed has allergic reactions like . 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 Duckweed and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of David Ward and Duckweed
Season and care of David Ward and Duckweed is important to know. While considering everything about David Ward and Duckweed Care, growing season is an essential factor. David Ward season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Duckweed season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for David Ward is Clay, Loam and for Duckweed is while the PH of soil for David Ward is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Duckweed is .
David Ward and Duckweed Physical Information
David Ward and Duckweed physical information is very important for comparison. David Ward height is 25.40 cm and width 81.30 cm whereas Duckweed height is 5.00 cm and width 0.12 cm. The color specification of David Ward and Duckweed are as follows:
Care of David Ward and Duckweed
Care of David Ward and Duckweed include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. David Ward pruning is done Prune after flowering, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Duckweed pruning is done . In summer David Ward needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Duckweed needs Aquatic Plant and in winter, it needs Aquatic Plant.