Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe
China, Japan
Types
Pulmonaria Bubble Gum , Pulmonaria ‘Polar Splash’ , Pulmonaria ‘Moonshine’
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Alpine Meadows
Forest margins, Roadsides, Terrestrial
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
7-9
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Cushion/Mound-forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Red, Salmon, Coral
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Dark Green, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Dark Green, Burgundy
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
Lance shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter
Not Available
Tolerances
Drought, Rocky Soil
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison
Divison, Spores
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Prune after flowering, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Shape and thin as needed
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Pest Free, Powdery mildew
Mealybugs
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Rocky Soil
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Unknown
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Informal Hedge, Ornamental use, Showy Purposes, Woodland margins
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Blood disorders
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Buds
Other Uses
Unknown
Culinary use
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edging, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Cutflower, Dried Flower, Everlasting, Foundation, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
PULMONARIA rubra 'David Ward'
ARACHNIODES simplicior
Common Name
David Ward, Red Lungwort
Indian holly fern
In Hindi
david ward
भारतीय होली फर्न
In German
david ward
Indische Stechpalme Fern
In French
david ward
houx indienne Fern
In Spanish
david ward
India acebo helecho
In Greek
david ward
Ινδική ιερά Fern
In Portuguese
david ward
Indiana holly Fern
In Polish
david ward
Indyjski Holly Fern
In Latin
david ward
Latin Fern
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Pteridophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Pteridopsida
Order
Lamiales
Dryopteridales
Family
Boraginaceae
Dryopteridaceae
Genus
Pulmonaria
Arachniodes
Clade
Not Available
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of David Ward and Indian Holly Fern
Season and care of David Ward and Indian Holly Fern is important to know. While considering everything about David Ward and Indian Holly Fern Care, growing season is an essential factor. David Ward season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Indian Holly Fern season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for David Ward is Clay, Loam and for Indian Holly Fern is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for David Ward is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Indian Holly Fern is Neutral.
David Ward and Indian Holly Fern Physical Information
David Ward and Indian Holly Fern physical information is very important for comparison. David Ward height is 25.40 cm and width 81.30 cm whereas Indian Holly Fern height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of David Ward and Indian Holly Fern are as follows:
David Ward flower color: Red, Salmon and Coral
David Ward leaf color: Dark Green
Indian Holly Fern flower color: Not Available
- Indian Holly Fern leaf color: Dark Green
Care of David Ward and Indian Holly Fern
Care of David Ward and Indian Holly Fern include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. David Ward pruning is done Prune after flowering, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Indian Holly Fern pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Shape and thin as needed. In summer David Ward needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Indian Holly Fern needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.