Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe
New Zealand
Types
Pulmonaria Bubble Gum , Pulmonaria ‘Polar Splash’ , Pulmonaria ‘Moonshine’
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Alpine Meadows
Moist Soils, Old fields, Sandy areas, Shaded sites
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
8-11
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
15, 16, 17, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Cushion/Mound-forming
Rosette/Stemless
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
Chartreuse
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Chartreuse
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Chartreuse
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Chartreuse
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Bright direct sunlight
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter
All year
Tolerances
Drought, Rocky Soil
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison
Spores
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained
Water occasionally
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Bright direct sunlight
Pruning
Prune after flowering, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Pest Free, Powdery mildew
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Rocky Soil
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Insects
Allergy
Unknown
Not Available, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Informal Hedge, Ornamental use, Showy Purposes, Woodland margins
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Stem
Other Uses
Unknown
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edging, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Container, Groundcover, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
PULMONARIA rubra 'David Ward'
ASPLENIUM Floralee
Common Name
David Ward, Red Lungwort
Mother Fern
In Hindi
david ward
Mother Fern
In German
david ward
Mother Fern
In French
david ward
Mother Fern
In Spanish
david ward
madre helecho
In Greek
david ward
Mother Fern
In Portuguese
david ward
Mother Fern
In Polish
david ward
Mother Fern
In Latin
david ward
Mother Fern
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Pteridophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Polypodiopsida
Order
Lamiales
Polypodiales
Family
Boraginaceae
Aspleniaceae
Genus
Pulmonaria
Asplenium
Clade
Not Available
Eupolypods II
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of David Ward and Mother Fern
Wondering what are the properties of David Ward and Mother Fern? We provide you with everything About David Ward and Mother Fern. David Ward doesn't have thorns and Mother Fern doesn't have thorns. Also David Ward does not have fragrant flowers. David Ward has allergic reactions like Unknown and Mother Fern 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 Mother Fern and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of David Ward and Mother Fern
Season and care of David Ward and Mother Fern is important to know. While considering everything about David Ward and Mother Fern Care, growing season is an essential factor. David Ward season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Mother Fern season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for David Ward is Clay, Loam and for Mother Fern is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for David Ward is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Mother Fern is Acidic, Neutral.
David Ward and Mother Fern Physical Information
David Ward and Mother Fern physical information is very important for comparison. David Ward height is 25.40 cm and width 81.30 cm whereas Mother Fern height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of David Ward and Mother Fern are as follows:
David Ward flower color: Red, Salmon and Coral
David Ward leaf color: Dark Green
Mother Fern flower color: Not Available
- Mother Fern leaf color: Chartreuse
Care of David Ward and Mother Fern
Care of David Ward and Mother 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 Mother Fern pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer David Ward needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Mother Fern needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.