Life Span
Perennial
Biennial
Origin
Europe
Hybrid origin
Types
Pulmonaria Bubble Gum , Pulmonaria ‘Polar Splash’ , Pulmonaria ‘Moonshine’
Argentine canola
annua – annual rape and summer rape
swede rape
pabularia – Hanover-salad
Habitat
Alpine Meadows
Not Available
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
6-9
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 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
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
Red, Salmon, Coral
Yellow, Light Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Tan, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Black, Green, Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun
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
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Rocky Soil
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained
Water frequently while growing, Water slowly, and allow to dry completely between soakings
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
Full Sun
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, Apply N-P-K
Pests and Diseases
Pest Free, Powdery mildew
Blackleg, Clubroot, Flea Beetles, Grasshoppers, Lygus bugs, Red blotch, Slugs, Snails, Verticillium Wilt, white rust
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Rocky Soil
Drought, Humidity, Shade areas
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Flea beetles, Moths, Snails
Allergy
Unknown
Asthma, Mild Allergen, Toxic
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
Diuretic, Emollient
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Unknown
Not Available
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edging, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
PULMONARIA rubra 'David Ward'
BRASSICA napus var. napobrassica
Common Name
David Ward, Red Lungwort
Rutabaga, Swede , Swedish Turnip
In German
david ward
Steckrübe
In French
david ward
rutabaga
In Spanish
david ward
nabo sueco
In Greek
david ward
μέγα γογγύλιον
In Portuguese
david ward
Rotavaga
In Polish
david ward
Rotavaga
In Latin
david ward
Rotavaga
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Lamiales
Brassicales
Family
Boraginaceae
Brassicaceae
Genus
Pulmonaria
Brassica
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of David Ward and Rutabaga
Season and care of David Ward and Rutabaga is important to know. While considering everything about David Ward and Rutabaga Care, growing season is an essential factor. David Ward season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Rutabaga season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for David Ward is Clay, Loam and for Rutabaga is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for David Ward is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Rutabaga is Acidic, Neutral.
David Ward and Rutabaga Physical Information
David Ward and Rutabaga physical information is very important for comparison. David Ward height is 25.40 cm and width 81.30 cm whereas Rutabaga height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of David Ward and Rutabaga are as follows:
David Ward flower color: Red, Salmon and Coral
David Ward leaf color: Dark Green
Rutabaga flower color: Yellow and Light Yellow
- Rutabaga leaf color: Black, Green and Green, Dark Green
Care of David Ward and Rutabaga
Care of David Ward and Rutabaga include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. David Ward pruning is done Prune after flowering, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Rutabaga 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 Rutabaga needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.