Life Span
Perennial
Biennial
Origin
Europe
Europe, Asia
Types
Pulmonaria Bubble Gum , Pulmonaria ‘Polar Splash’ , Pulmonaria ‘Moonshine’
Brassica oleifer, Brassica napus
Habitat
Alpine Meadows
Humid climates, Subtropical climates
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
4-8
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
A1, A2, A3, H1, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 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
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Red, Salmon, Coral
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Brown, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Light Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
-
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green, Light Green, Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
Oval Cordate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter
Late Spring, Early Summer, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought, Rocky Soil
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Divison
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained
Keep the Soil well drained, Needs watering once a week
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, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune after flowering, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune back the growing tips, Remove all suckers
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost
15-15-15 amounts, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Less fertilizing
Pests and Diseases
Pest Free, Powdery mildew
Aphids, Downy mildew, pink rot, Rust
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Rocky Soil
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Aphids, Beetles, Bugs
Allergy
-
Diarrhea, Nausea, Oral Allergy, sneezing, wheezing
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Informal Hedge, Ornamental use, Showy Purposes, Woodland margins
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Blackheads, Blood purifying, Perfumes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Food for birds, No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
-
Cholesterol Free, Curing mumps and measles, Digestion problems, Diuretic, Palpitation, Piles
Part of Plant Used
-
Leaves, Stem
Other Uses
-
Making Sweet Scented Oil, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc.
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edging, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
PULMONARIA rubra 'David Ward'
BRASSICA rapa ssp. nipposinica
Common Name
David Ward, Red Lungwort
Kabuna, Mizuna, Spinach Mustard, Tendergreen
In Hindi
david ward
Mizuna
In German
david ward
Mizuna
In French
david ward
Mizuna
In Spanish
david ward
Mizuna
In Greek
david ward
Mizuna
In Portuguese
david ward
Mizuna
In Polish
david ward
Mizuna
In Latin
david ward
Mizuna
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Lamiales
Capparales
Family
Boraginaceae
Brassicaceae
Genus
Pulmonaria
Brassica
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Monocots
Season and Care of David Ward and Mizuna
Season and care of David Ward and Mizuna is important to know. While considering everything about David Ward and Mizuna Care, growing season is an essential factor. David Ward season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Mizuna season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for David Ward is Clay, Loam and for Mizuna is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for David Ward is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Mizuna is Neutral.
David Ward and Mizuna Physical Information
David Ward and Mizuna physical information is very important for comparison. David Ward height is 25.40 cm and width 81.30 cm whereas Mizuna height is 30.50 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of David Ward and Mizuna are as follows:
David Ward flower color: Red, Salmon and Coral
David Ward leaf color: Dark Green
Mizuna flower color: Yellow
- Mizuna leaf color: Blue Green
Care of David Ward and Mizuna
Care of David Ward and Mizuna include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. David Ward pruning is done Prune after flowering, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Mizuna pruning is done Prune back the growing tips and Remove all suckers. In summer David Ward needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Mizuna needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.