David Ward

Inkberry

About David Ward and Inkberry

David Ward

Inkberry

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Perennial

Broadleaf Evergreen

Origin

Europe

North America, Northeastern United States, Southeastern United States, South-Central United States

Types

Pulmonaria Bubble Gum , Pulmonaria ‘Polar Splash’ , Pulmonaria ‘Moonshine’

Ilex glabra, Ilex crenata, Ilex verticillata

Number of Varieties

253

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Habitat

Alpine Meadows

Coastal Regions, Lowland, Mountains, Subtropical climates, Suburban areas

USDA Hardiness Zone

4-85-9

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

8-3

9-1

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

Oval or Rounded

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

25.40 cm120.00 cm

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Minimum Width

81.30 cm180.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Red, Salmon, Coral

White

Flower Color Modifier

Fruit Color

Black

Leaf Color in Spring

Dark Green

Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Dark Green

Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Dark Green

Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Light Green

Green, Dark Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Lanceolate

Ovate

Thorns

✔ ✘

Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Growth Rate

Medium

Type of Soil

Clay, Loam

Clay, Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Average

Bloom Time

Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter

Late Spring, Early Summer

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought, Rocky Soil

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground, Pot

Ground

How to Plant?

Divison

Seedlings, Stem Planting

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained

Keep ground moist, Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply, Water more in summer, Water when soil is dry

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Type

Clay, Loam

Clay, Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

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

No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, 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

Aphids

Plant Tolerance

Drought, Rocky Soil

Drought

Facts

Flowers

Showy

Insignificant

Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

✔ ✘

Edible Fruit

✔ ✘

Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

✔ ✘

Fragrant Fruit

✔ ✘

Fragrant Leaf

✔ ✘

Fragrant Bark/Stem

✔ ✘

Showy Foliage

✔ ✘

Showy Bark

✔ ✘

Foliage Texture

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

✔ ✘

Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Hummingbirds

Birds

Allergy

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Borders, Informal Hedge, Ornamental use, Showy Purposes, Woodland margins

Beauty Benefits

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Part of Plant Used

Fruits, Leaves

Other Uses

Can be made into a herbal tea

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Edging, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall

Mixed Border, Wildflower

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

PULMONARIA rubra 'David Ward'

ILEX glabra

Common Name

David Ward, Red Lungwort

American Pokeweed, Inkberry, Silberstein American Pokeweed

In Hindi

david ward

Inkberry

In German

david ward

Inkberry

In French

david ward

Inkberry

In Spanish

david ward

Inkberry

In Greek

david ward

Inkberry

In Portuguese

david ward

Inkberry

In Polish

david ward

inkberry

In Latin

david ward

Inkberry

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Tracheophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Lamiales

Aquifoliales

Family

Boraginaceae

Phytolaccaceae

Genus

Pulmonaria

Ilex

Clade

Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots

Tribe

Subfamily

Number of Species

-600

1 27800

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Properties of David Ward and Inkberry

Wondering what are the properties of David Ward and Inkberry? We provide you with everything About David Ward and Inkberry. David Ward doesn't have thorns and Inkberry doesn't have thorns. Also David Ward does not have fragrant flowers. David Ward has allergic reactions like and Inkberry 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 Inkberry and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of David Ward and Inkberry

Season and care of David Ward and Inkberry is important to know. While considering everything about David Ward and Inkberry Care, growing season is an essential factor. David Ward season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Inkberry season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for David Ward is Clay, Loam and for Inkberry is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for David Ward is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Inkberry is Acidic, Neutral.

David Ward and Inkberry Physical Information

David Ward and Inkberry physical information is very important for comparison. David Ward height is 25.40 cm and width 81.30 cm whereas Inkberry height is 120.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of David Ward and Inkberry are as follows:

David Ward flower color: Red, Salmon and Coral
David Ward leaf color: Dark Green
Inkberry flower color: White
Inkberry leaf color: Green and Dark Green

Care of David Ward and Inkberry

Care of David Ward and Inkberry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. David Ward pruning is done Prune after flowering, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Inkberry pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, 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 Inkberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.