Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southwestern United States, Mexico
Europe
Types
Chilopsis linearis
Pulmonaria Bubble Gum , Pulmonaria ‘Polar Splash’ , Pulmonaria ‘Moonshine’
Habitat
Desert, Dry areas, Semi desert
Alpine Meadows
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-9
4-8
Sunset Zone
3b, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Upright/Erect
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color
White, Yellow, Purple, Pink, Lavender
Red, Salmon, Coral
Flower Color Modifier
Multi-Color
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Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
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Light Green
Leaf Shape
Linear
Lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought, Heat Tolerance
Drought, Rocky Soil
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Divison
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Requires regular watering
Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained
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
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune after flowering, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
fertilize every 2-3 weeks while growing
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost
Pests and Diseases
Insects, Red blotch
Pest Free, Powdery mildew
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Rocky Soil
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Hummingbirds
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Borders, Informal Hedge, Ornamental use, Showy Purposes, Woodland margins
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Anti-fungal, Cough, Wounds
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Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Stem
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Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
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Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Mixed Border
Edging, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
CHILOPSIS linearis
PULMONARIA rubra 'David Ward'
Common Name
Desert Willow
David Ward, Red Lungwort
In Hindi
रेगिस्तान विलो
david ward
In German
Wüsten Weide
david ward
In French
desert Willow
david ward
In Spanish
Desert Willow
david ward
In Greek
έρημο Willow
david ward
In Portuguese
Willow deserto
david ward
In Polish
desert Willow
david ward
In Latin
desert Willow
david ward
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Bignoniaceae
Boraginaceae
Genus
Chilopsis
Pulmonaria
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
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Season and Care of Desert Willow and David Ward
Season and care of Desert Willow and David Ward is important to know. While considering everything about Desert Willow and David Ward Care, growing season is an essential factor. Desert Willow season is Spring, Summer and Fall and David Ward season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Desert Willow is Loam, Sand and for David Ward is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Desert Willow is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for David Ward is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Desert Willow and David Ward Physical Information
Desert Willow and David Ward physical information is very important for comparison. Desert Willow height is 180.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas David Ward height is 25.40 cm and width 81.30 cm. The color specification of Desert Willow and David Ward are as follows:
Desert Willow flower color: White, Yellow, Purple, Pink and Lavender
Desert Willow leaf color: Green
David Ward flower color: Red, Salmon and Coral
- David Ward leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Desert Willow and David Ward
Care of Desert Willow and David Ward include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Desert Willow pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and David Ward pruning is done Prune after flowering, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Desert Willow needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer David Ward needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.