Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe
Central North America, Eastern Mexico, Eastern North America, Eastern United States, Southeastern Canada
Types
Pulmonaria Bubble Gum , Pulmonaria ‘Polar Splash’ , Pulmonaria ‘Moonshine’
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Alpine Meadows
Brushlands, Chaparral, open Woodlands, Riverbanks, shaded woods, Stream side
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
7-8
AHS Heat Zone
8-3
Not Available
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
Not Available
Habit
Cushion/Mound-forming
Spreading
Flower Color
Red, Salmon, Coral
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Black, Blue
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Purplish Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Blue Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
Palmate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Late Summer
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Shade, Partial shade, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sandy
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter
Late Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Rocky Soil
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
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
Moderate
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Ample Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Loamy, Moist, Sandy
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Shade, Partial shade, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune after flowering, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune after flowering, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune in late summer or fall
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost
Fertilize every year
Pests and Diseases
Pest Free, Powdery mildew
Aphids, Black Vine Weevil, Caterpillars, Flea Beetles, Leaf eating pests, Leaf Hoppers, Scale
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Rocky Soil
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Birds
Allergy
Unknown
Abdominal pain, Bloody vomiting, Diarrhea, dilation of pupils, drowsiness, Headache, Nausea, Skin irritation, Sweating, Toxic, Twitching of face, Weak pulse
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Informal Hedge, Ornamental use, Showy Purposes, Woodland margins
Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
No Beauty Benefits
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Antirheumatic, Cough, Diarrhea, Expectorant
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Bark, Fruits, Root, Sap
Other Uses
Unknown
Used as Ornamental plant, Used in herbal medicines
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edging, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Vine, Wall
Botanical Name
PULMONARIA rubra 'David Ward'
Parthenocissus quinquefolia
Common Name
David Ward, Red Lungwort
Virginia creeper, Victoria creeper, five-leaved ivy, or five-finger
In Hindi
david ward
वर्जीनिया लता
In German
david ward
Selbstkletternde Jungfernrebe, Wilder Wein
In French
david ward
vigne vierge vraie, vigne vierge à cinq folioles, vigne vierge de Virginie
In Spanish
david ward
Parra Virgen, Viña virgen y Enredadera de Virginia
In Greek
david ward
αναρριχητικό φυτό της Βιρτζίνια
In Portuguese
david ward
Virginia Creeper
In Polish
david ward
winobluszcz
In Latin
david ward
Virginia creeper
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Boraginaceae
Vitaceae
Genus
Pulmonaria
Parthenocissus
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 Virginia Creeper
Season and care of David Ward and Virginia Creeper is important to know. While considering everything about David Ward and Virginia Creeper Care, growing season is an essential factor. David Ward season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Virginia Creeper season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for David Ward is Clay, Loam and for Virginia Creeper is Loam, Sandy while the PH of soil for David Ward is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Virginia Creeper is Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline.
David Ward and Virginia Creeper Physical Information
David Ward and Virginia Creeper physical information is very important for comparison. David Ward height is 25.40 cm and width 81.30 cm whereas Virginia Creeper height is 1,500.00 cm and width 1,200.00 cm. The color specification of David Ward and Virginia Creeper are as follows:
David Ward flower color: Red, Salmon and Coral
David Ward leaf color: Dark Green
Virginia Creeper flower color: Not Available
- Virginia Creeper leaf color: Green and Purplish Green
Care of David Ward and Virginia Creeper
Care of David Ward and Virginia Creeper include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. David Ward pruning is done Prune after flowering, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Virginia Creeper pruning is done Prune after flowering, Prune for shortening long shoots and Prune in late summer or fall. In summer David Ward needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Virginia Creeper needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Ample Water.