Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe
China, Japan
Types
Pulmonaria Bubble Gum , Pulmonaria ‘Polar Splash’ , Pulmonaria ‘Moonshine’
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Alpine Meadows
subtropical regions, Temperate Regions
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
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
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Red, Salmon, Coral
White, Silver
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Reddish Plum
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
White, Dark Green, Sienna
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
White, Dark Green, Sienna
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
White, Dark Green, Sienna
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
White, Dark Green, Sienna
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
broad, flat
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter
Fall, Late Fall
Tolerances
Drought, Rocky Soil
Pollution, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison
Cuttings, root cutting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained
Average Water Needs
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, Alkaline
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, 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
Coral Spot, Leaf spot, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Rocky Soil
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Birds
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Informal Hedge, Ornamental use, Showy Purposes, Woodland margins
Bonsai, Cottage Garden, Ground Cover
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Skin irritation
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Fixes Nitrogen
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Antiasthamatic, Antitussive, Astringent
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Fruits, Leaves, Root, Stem
Other Uses
Unknown
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for making hedge
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edging, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
PULMONARIA rubra 'David Ward'
Elaeagnus pungens
Common Name
David Ward, Red Lungwort
Silverthorn
In Hindi
david ward
Silverthorn
In German
david ward
Silverthorn
In French
david ward
Silverthorn
In Spanish
david ward
Silverthorn
In Greek
david ward
Silverthorn
In Portuguese
david ward
Silverthorn
In Polish
david ward
Silverthorn
In Latin
david ward
Silverthorn
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Boraginaceae
Elaeagnaceae
Genus
Pulmonaria
Elaeagnus
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of David Ward and Silverthorn
Season and care of David Ward and Silverthorn is important to know. While considering everything about David Ward and Silverthorn Care, growing season is an essential factor. David Ward season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Silverthorn season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for David Ward is Clay, Loam and for Silverthorn is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for David Ward is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Silverthorn is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
David Ward and Silverthorn Physical Information
David Ward and Silverthorn physical information is very important for comparison. David Ward height is 25.40 cm and width 81.30 cm whereas Silverthorn height is 300.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of David Ward and Silverthorn are as follows:
David Ward flower color: Red, Salmon and Coral
David Ward leaf color: Dark Green
Silverthorn flower color: White and Silver
- Silverthorn leaf color: White, Dark Green and Sienna
Care of David Ward and Silverthorn
Care of David Ward and Silverthorn include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. David Ward pruning is done Prune after flowering, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Silverthorn 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 Silverthorn needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.