Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe
Central Asia, Eastern Europe, Europe, Nepal, Southern Asia, Southern Europe
Types
Pulmonaria Bubble Gum , Pulmonaria ‘Polar Splash’ , Pulmonaria ‘Moonshine’
Myristica fragrans
Habitat
Alpine Meadows
Cold Regions, Hills, Hillside
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
9-11
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Cushion/Mound-forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Red, Salmon, Coral
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Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Green, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Copper
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
All year
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Rocky Soil
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Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison
Budding, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained
Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply, Water when top layer of soil becomes dry
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
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune after flowering, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
In Early Autumn, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost
fertilize in spring, Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Pest Free, Powdery mildew
Anthracnose, Armillaria mellea, Blight, Caterpillars, Crown gall, Crown rot, fungus, Powdery mildew, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Rocky Soil
Drought, Frost
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Aphids, Bees, Beetles, Caterpillar, Small mammals
Allergy
-
Abdominal distension, flushing of face, hallucinations, Headache, Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Informal Hedge, Ornamental use, Showy Purposes, Woodland margins
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Beauty Benefits
-
Good for skin and hair
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Absorbs greenhouse gases, Absorbs huge amounts of CO2, Air purification, Amazing growth rate, Erosion control, Food for birds, Food for insects, Forms dense stands, Nesting sites for birds, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife, Windbreak
Medicinal Uses
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Anemia, anti-cancer, Antispasmodic, Asthma, Diarrhea, Healing, Stomach spasms, Thoat infection
Part of Plant Used
-
Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
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Making deodorants, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in mosquito repellents, Used as a laxative, Used for its medicinal properties, Used for making soaps, Used in biomass
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edging, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Container, Groundcover
Botanical Name
PULMONARIA rubra 'David Ward'
Myristica fragrans
Common Name
David Ward, Red Lungwort
Nutmeg
In Hindi
david ward
जायफल
In German
david ward
Muskatnuss
In French
david ward
noix de muscade
In Spanish
david ward
nuez moscada
In Greek
david ward
μοσχοκάρυδο
In Portuguese
david ward
noz-moscada
In Polish
david ward
gałka muszkatołowa
In Latin
david ward
nutmeg
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Lamiales
Magnoliales
Family
Boraginaceae
Poaceae
Genus
Pulmonaria
Myristica
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Monocots
Season and Care of David Ward and Nutmeg
Season and care of David Ward and Nutmeg is important to know. While considering everything about David Ward and Nutmeg Care, growing season is an essential factor. David Ward season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Nutmeg season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for David Ward is Clay, Loam and for Nutmeg is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for David Ward is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Nutmeg is Acidic, Neutral.
David Ward and Nutmeg Physical Information
David Ward and Nutmeg physical information is very important for comparison. David Ward height is 25.40 cm and width 81.30 cm whereas Nutmeg height is 1,000.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of David Ward and Nutmeg are as follows:
Care of David Ward and Nutmeg
Care of David Ward and Nutmeg include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. David Ward pruning is done Prune after flowering, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Nutmeg pruning is done In Early Autumn, Prune to stimulate growth and Remove dead leaves. In summer David Ward needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Nutmeg needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.