Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Perennial
Tender Perennial
Origin
Europe
Southeastern Asia
Types
Pulmonaria Bubble Gum , Pulmonaria ‘Polar Splash’ , Pulmonaria ‘Moonshine’
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Habitat
Alpine Meadows
Shady Edge
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
8-12
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
H1, H2, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Cushion/Mound-forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Red, Salmon, Coral
Purple, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Light 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
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
Arrowhead
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Drought, Rocky Soil
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison
Divison, Tubers
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained
Requires regular watering
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
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Partial shade
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
Matte
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Informal Hedge, Ornamental use, Showy Purposes, Woodland margins
Ground Cover
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Carminative, Diuretic, Exoectorant, Pectoral, Stimulates new cell growth, Throat infection
Part of Plant Used
-
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
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Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc.
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edging, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Container, Groundcover, Tropical
Botanical Name
PULMONARIA rubra 'David Ward'
KAEMPFERIA elegans
Common Name
David Ward, Red Lungwort
Peacock Ginger
In Hindi
david ward
Peacock Ginger
In German
david ward
Pfau Ingwer
In French
david ward
paon gingembre
In Spanish
david ward
jengibre pavo real
In Greek
david ward
παγώνι τζίντζερ
In Portuguese
david ward
gengibre pavão
In Polish
david ward
paw imbiru
In Latin
david ward
gingiberi pavo
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Lamiales
Zingiberales
Family
Boraginaceae
Zingiberaceae
Genus
Pulmonaria
Kaempferia
Clade
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Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Properties of David Ward and Peacock Ginger
Wondering what are the properties of David Ward and Peacock Ginger? We provide you with everything About David Ward and Peacock Ginger. David Ward doesn't have thorns and Peacock Ginger doesn't have thorns. Also David Ward does not have fragrant flowers. David Ward has allergic reactions like and Peacock Ginger 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 Peacock Ginger and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of David Ward and Peacock Ginger
Season and care of David Ward and Peacock Ginger is important to know. While considering everything about David Ward and Peacock Ginger Care, growing season is an essential factor. David Ward season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Peacock Ginger season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for David Ward is Clay, Loam and for Peacock Ginger is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for David Ward is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Peacock Ginger is Acidic, Neutral.
David Ward and Peacock Ginger Physical Information
David Ward and Peacock Ginger physical information is very important for comparison. David Ward height is 25.40 cm and width 81.30 cm whereas Peacock Ginger height is 15.20 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of David Ward and Peacock Ginger are as follows:
David Ward flower color: Red, Salmon and Coral
David Ward leaf color: Dark Green
Peacock Ginger flower color: Purple and Lavender
- Peacock Ginger leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of David Ward and Peacock Ginger
Care of David Ward and Peacock Ginger include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. David Ward pruning is done Prune after flowering, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Peacock Ginger 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 Peacock Ginger needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.