Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Africa, Asia
Hybrid origin
Types
esculentum, depressum, serpentium
Benediction lungwort, Excalibur lungwort
Habitat
Anthropogenic, Wild
Forest edges, Mountains
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-12
4-8
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 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
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Clump-Forming
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color
Lavender
Pink, Rose, Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
White, Purple, Plum, Black
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Gray Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Gray Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Gray Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Broad, Unlobed
Lung shaped
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
Water when soil is dry, when new, water every week
In Summer
Average Water
Drought Tolerant
In Spring
Moderate
Average Water
In Winter
Average Water
Adequately
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 10-10-10 amount
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Beetles, Blight, Cutworms, Flea Beetles, Leaf spot, Red blotch
Powdery mildew, Slugs
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Aphids, Beetles, Insects, Not Available
Not Available
Allergy
contact allergic dermatitis, Headache, Itchiness
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Skin cleanser
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Provides ground cover
Medicinal Uses
Potassium, Rich in Iron, Vitamin C, Vitamin E, Vitamin K
Astringent, Demulcent, Diaphoretic, Diuretic, Emollient, Exoectorant, Homeopathy, Opthalmic, Resolvent
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Leaves
Other Uses
Food for animals, Used as a nutritious food item, Used for its medicinal properties
Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Edging, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
SOLANUM melongena 'Ichiban'
PULMONARIA 'Berries and Cream' PP10597
Common Name
Eggplant, Ichiban Eggplant, Japanese Eggplant
Berries and Cream Lungwort, Lungwort
In German
Aubergine
Lungenkraut
In French
Aubergine
pulmonaire
In Spanish
Berenjena
Lungwort
In Greek
Μελιτζάνα
Lungwort
In Portuguese
Berinjela
pulmonária
In Polish
Bakłażan
płucnik
In Latin
Eggplant
Lungwort
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Ascomycota
Class
Magnoliopsida
Ascomycetes
Order
Solanales
Peltigerales
Family
Solanaceae
Boraginaceae
Genus
Solanum L
Pulmonaria
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Solaneae
Boragineae
Subfamily
Solanoideae
Boraginoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Eggplant and Lungwort
Season and care of Eggplant and Lungwort is important to know. While considering everything about Eggplant and Lungwort Care, growing season is an essential factor. Eggplant season is Summer and Fall and Lungwort season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Eggplant is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Lungwort is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Eggplant is Neutral and for Lungwort is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Eggplant and Lungwort Physical Information
Eggplant and Lungwort physical information is very important for comparison. Eggplant height is 60.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Lungwort height is 25.50 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Eggplant and Lungwort are as follows:
Eggplant flower color: Lavender
Eggplant leaf color: Green
Lungwort flower color: Pink, Rose and Blue Violet
- Lungwort leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Silver
Care of Eggplant and Lungwort
Care of Eggplant and Lungwort include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Eggplant pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Lungwort pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Eggplant needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Lungwort needs Drought Tolerant and in winter, it needs Adequately.