Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Western Europe, Mediterranean
Hybrid origin
Types
Melissa, Sachet
Benediction lungwort, Excalibur lungwort
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Dry areas, Fields, meadows, Terrestrial
Forest edges, Mountains
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
4-8
Sunset Zone
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
White, Purple, Lavender, Blue Violet
Pink, Rose, Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Sandy Brown
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Gray Green
Green, Gray Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green, Gray Green
Green, Gray Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green, Gray Green
Green, Gray Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Small narrow short
Lung shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought, Dry soil, Wet Site
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, occasional watering once established, Water occasionally, Water when top layer of soil becomes dry
Water when soil is dry, when new, water every week
In Summer
Ample Water
Drought Tolerant
In Spring
Less Watering
Average Water
In Winter
Less Watering
Adequately
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Pruning
Prune in late summer or fall, Prune twice a year, Remove damaged leaves, Remove hanging branches
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Nitrogen, slow-release fertilizers, Water soluble fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Beetles, Botrytis Blight, Phytophthora, Rhizoctonia crown rot
Powdery mildew, Slugs
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Dry soil, Wet Site
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Insects
Not Available
Allergy
Avoid during Pregnancy
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects, Prevent Soil Erosion
Air purification, Provides ground cover
Medicinal Uses
Antidepressant, Anxiety, Cancer, constipation, Cures constipation, Ear infections, Hair Loss, Itching, Lice, Menstrual Disorders, Migraines
Astringent, Demulcent, Diaphoretic, Diuretic, Emollient, Exoectorant, Homeopathy, Opthalmic, Resolvent
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Leaves
Other Uses
Cosmetics, Decoration Purposes, Employed in herbal medicine, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, 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, Cutflower, Edging, Herb, Vegetable, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Edging, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
LAVANDULA angustifolia 'Vera'
PULMONARIA 'Berries and Cream' PP10597
Common Name
English Lavender
Berries and Cream Lungwort, Lungwort
In Hindi
अंग्रेजी लैवेंडर
Lungwort
In German
Englisch Lavendel
Lungenkraut
In French
Lavande anglaise
pulmonaire
In Spanish
Inglés lavanda
Lungwort
In Greek
Αγγλικά Λεβάντα
Lungwort
In Portuguese
Inglês Lavender
pulmonária
In Polish
English Lavender
płucnik
In Latin
anglicus Lavender
Lungwort
Phylum
Anthophyta
Ascomycota
Class
Dicotyledonae
Ascomycetes
Order
Lamiales
Peltigerales
Family
Lamiaceae
Boraginaceae
Genus
Lavandula
Pulmonaria
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Lavanduleae
Boragineae
Subfamily
Nepetoideae
Boraginoideae
Season and Care of English Lavender and Lungwort
Season and care of English Lavender and Lungwort is important to know. While considering everything about English Lavender and Lungwort Care, growing season is an essential factor. English Lavender season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Lungwort season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for English Lavender is Loam, Sand and for Lungwort is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for English Lavender is Neutral, Alkaline and for Lungwort is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
English Lavender and Lungwort Physical Information
English Lavender and Lungwort physical information is very important for comparison. English Lavender height is 30.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Lungwort height is 25.50 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of English Lavender and Lungwort are as follows:
English Lavender flower color: White, Purple, Lavender and Blue Violet
English Lavender leaf color: Light Green and Gray Green
Lungwort flower color: Pink, Rose and Blue Violet
- Lungwort leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Silver
Care of English Lavender and Lungwort
Care of English Lavender and Lungwort include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. English Lavender pruning is done Prune in late summer or fall, Prune twice a year, Remove damaged leaves and Remove hanging branches and Lungwort pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer English Lavender needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Less Watering. Whereas, in summer Lungwort needs Drought Tolerant and in winter, it needs Adequately.