Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southwestern United States, Mexico, Central America, South America, Argentina, Brazil
Hybrid origin
Types
Yellow elder, Ginger thomas
Benediction lungwort, Excalibur lungwort
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
Forest edges, Mountains
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-15
4-8
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 10, 12, 13, 21, 22, 23, 24
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color
Lemon yellow
Pink, Rose, Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Gray Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Gray Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green, Gray Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Lance shaped
Lung shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter
Tolerances
Cold climate, Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering
Water when soil is dry, when new, water every week
In Summer
Ample Water
Drought Tolerant
In Spring
Average Water
Average Water
In Winter
Average Water
Adequately
Soil pH
Acidic, 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 Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Pruning
Prune in winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch, Sawfly Larvae
Powdery mildew, Slugs
Plant Tolerance
Cold climate, Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Not Available
Allergy
Asthma
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects
Air purification, Provides ground cover
Medicinal Uses
Diuretic
Astringent, Demulcent, Diaphoretic, Diuretic, Emollient, Exoectorant, Homeopathy, Opthalmic, Resolvent
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Leaves
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Tropical
Edging, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
TECOMA stans
PULMONARIA 'Berries and Cream' PP10597
Common Name
Esperanza , Yellow Trumpetbush
Berries and Cream Lungwort, Lungwort
In Hindi
Esperanza
Lungwort
In German
Esperanza
Lungenkraut
In French
Esperanza
pulmonaire
In Spanish
Esperanza
Lungwort
In Greek
Esperanza
Lungwort
In Portuguese
Esperanza
pulmonária
In Polish
Esperanza
płucnik
In Latin
Esperanza
Lungwort
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Ascomycota
Class
Magnoliopsida
Ascomycetes
Order
Lamiales
Peltigerales
Family
Bignoniaceae
Boraginaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Tecomeae
Boragineae
Subfamily
Not Available
Boraginoideae
Season and Care of Esperanza and Lungwort
Season and care of Esperanza and Lungwort is important to know. While considering everything about Esperanza and Lungwort Care, growing season is an essential factor. Esperanza season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Lungwort season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Esperanza is Loam, Sand and for Lungwort is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Esperanza is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Lungwort is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Esperanza and Lungwort Physical Information
Esperanza and Lungwort physical information is very important for comparison. Esperanza height is 300.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Lungwort height is 25.50 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Esperanza and Lungwort are as follows:
Esperanza flower color: Lemon yellow
Esperanza leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Lungwort flower color: Pink, Rose and Blue Violet
- Lungwort leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Silver
Care of Esperanza and Lungwort
Care of Esperanza and Lungwort include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Esperanza pruning is done Prune in winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Lungwort pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Esperanza needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Lungwort needs Drought Tolerant and in winter, it needs Adequately.