Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Perennial
Flowering Plants, Herbs
Types
Pulmonaria Bubble Gum , Pulmonaria ‘Polar Splash’ , Pulmonaria ‘Moonshine’
Xerochrysum bracteatum
Habitat
Alpine Meadows
Terrestrial
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
10-11
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
21,22
Habit
Cushion/Mound-forming
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color
Red, Salmon, Coral
Orange, Gold
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Dark 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
Lobed
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Tolerances
Drought, Rocky Soil
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Divison
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained
Needs less 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
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Well-aerated
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Loam, 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
General garden fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Pest Free, Powdery mildew
Pests and diseases free
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Rocky Soil
Drought, Heat Tolerance
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single, Double
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Informal Hedge, Ornamental use, Showy Purposes, Woodland margins
Showy Purposes, Water gardening
Beauty Benefits
-
Good for the Scalp, Removes dandruff, Stops hair loss
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
anti-allergy, anti-inflammatory, Antiseptic, Antispasmodic, Fungicidal
Part of Plant Used
-
Flowers
Other Uses
-
Oil is used for aromatherapy, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edging, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Bog Garden, Lawns and Turf
Botanical Name
PULMONARIA rubra 'David Ward'
XEROCHRYSUM bracteatum 'Copper'
Common Name
David Ward, Red Lungwort
Dreamtime Copper Strawflower, Strawflower
In Hindi
david ward
strawflower
In German
david ward
Strohblume
In French
david ward
strawflower
In Spanish
david ward
strawflower
In Greek
david ward
strawflower
In Portuguese
david ward
strawflower
In Polish
david ward
strawflower
In Latin
david ward
strawflower
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Boraginaceae
Asteraceae
Genus
Pulmonaria
Xerochrysum
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of David Ward and Strawflower
Season and care of David Ward and Strawflower is important to know. While considering everything about David Ward and Strawflower Care, growing season is an essential factor. David Ward season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Strawflower season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for David Ward is Clay, Loam and for Strawflower is Loam while the PH of soil for David Ward is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Strawflower is Neutral.
David Ward and Strawflower Physical Information
David Ward and Strawflower physical information is very important for comparison. David Ward height is 25.40 cm and width 81.30 cm whereas Strawflower height is 25.40 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of David Ward and Strawflower are as follows:
David Ward flower color: Red, Salmon and Coral
David Ward leaf color: Dark Green
Strawflower flower color: Orange and Gold
- Strawflower leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of David Ward and Strawflower
Care of David Ward and Strawflower include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. David Ward pruning is done Prune after flowering, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Strawflower 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 Strawflower needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.