Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe
Europe, Mediterranean
Types
Pulmonaria Bubble Gum , Pulmonaria ‘Polar Splash’ , Pulmonaria ‘Moonshine’
Mentha spicata
Habitat
Alpine Meadows
Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
3-7
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, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Cushion/Mound-forming
Spreading
Flower Color
Red, Salmon, Coral
Pink, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
Oval with toothed margin
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
-
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Fast
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
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Rocky Soil
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Divison
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
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
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, Red blotch, Spider mites, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Rocky Soil
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Aphids, Flies, Mites
Allergy
-
bullous cheilitis, contact allergic dermatitis
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Informal Hedge, Ornamental use, Showy Purposes, Woodland margins
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Antifungal, Arthritis, Digestive disorders, Stomach pain
Part of Plant Used
-
Leaves
Other Uses
-
Food for animals, Used as a nutritious food item, Used as insect repellent, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in making beverages
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edging, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
PULMONARIA rubra 'David Ward'
MENTHA spicata
Common Name
David Ward, Red Lungwort
Spearmint
In Hindi
david ward
पहाड़ी पुदीना
In German
david ward
Grüne Minze
In French
david ward
menthe verte
In Spanish
david ward
menta verde
In Greek
david ward
δυόσμος
In Portuguese
david ward
hortelã
In Polish
david ward
mięta
In Latin
david ward
Coriander
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Boraginaceae
Lamiaceae
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of David Ward and Spearmint
Season and care of David Ward and Spearmint is important to know. While considering everything about David Ward and Spearmint Care, growing season is an essential factor. David Ward season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Spearmint season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for David Ward is Clay, Loam and for Spearmint is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for David Ward is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Spearmint is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
David Ward and Spearmint Physical Information
David Ward and Spearmint physical information is very important for comparison. David Ward height is 25.40 cm and width 81.30 cm whereas Spearmint height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of David Ward and Spearmint are as follows:
David Ward flower color: Red, Salmon and Coral
David Ward leaf color: Dark Green
Spearmint flower color: Pink and Lavender
- Spearmint leaf color: Green
Care of David Ward and Spearmint
Care of David Ward and Spearmint include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. David Ward pruning is done Prune after flowering, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Spearmint 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 Spearmint needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.