Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Perennial
Sedge or Rush
Origin
Europe
North America
Types
Pulmonaria Bubble Gum , Pulmonaria ‘Polar Splash’ , Pulmonaria ‘Moonshine’
Grass
Habitat
Alpine Meadows
Lake margins, Lake Sides, Lakes
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
-9999
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Cushion/Mound-forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Red, Salmon, Coral
-
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Olive
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Olive
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Olive
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Sandy Brown
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
Long linear and narrow
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
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, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter
-
Tolerances
Drought, Rocky Soil
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Divison
Rhizome division, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained
occasional watering once established
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
Poorly 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
Pests and Diseases
Pest Free, Powdery mildew
Aphids, Mealy bugs, Scale, Scale insects
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Rocky Soil
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Birds, Butterflies
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Informal Hedge, Ornamental use, Showy Purposes, Woodland margins
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Abscess, Snakebite, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
-
Rhizomes, Root, Seeds, Shoots, Stem
Other Uses
-
Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edging, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Bog Garden, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
PULMONARIA rubra 'David Ward'
Schoenoplectus Tabernaemontani
Common Name
David Ward, Red Lungwort
Grey Club-Rush, Great Bulrush, Softstem Bulrush
In Hindi
david ward
Softstem Bulrush
In German
david ward
Softstem Bulrush
In French
david ward
Softstem Bulrush
In Spanish
david ward
Softstem Bulrush
In Greek
david ward
Softstem Bulrush
In Portuguese
david ward
Softstem Bulrush
In Polish
david ward
Softstem Bulrush
In Latin
david ward
Softstem Bulrush
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Boraginaceae
Cyperaceae
Genus
Pulmonaria
Schoenoplectus
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Season and Care of David Ward and Softstem Bulrush
Season and care of David Ward and Softstem Bulrush is important to know. While considering everything about David Ward and Softstem Bulrush Care, growing season is an essential factor. David Ward season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Softstem Bulrush season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for David Ward is Clay, Loam and for Softstem Bulrush is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for David Ward is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Softstem Bulrush is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
David Ward and Softstem Bulrush Physical Information
David Ward and Softstem Bulrush physical information is very important for comparison. David Ward height is 25.40 cm and width 81.30 cm whereas Softstem Bulrush height is 270.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of David Ward and Softstem Bulrush are as follows:
David Ward flower color: Red, Salmon and Coral
David Ward leaf color: Dark Green
Softstem Bulrush flower color:
- Softstem Bulrush leaf color: Olive
Care of David Ward and Softstem Bulrush
Care of David Ward and Softstem Bulrush include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. David Ward pruning is done Prune after flowering, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Softstem Bulrush 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 Softstem Bulrush needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.