Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Canada
Hybrid origin
Types
Not Available
Benediction lungwort, Excalibur lungwort
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Alpine Meadows, shaded woods
Forest edges, Mountains
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
4-8
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color
Red, Purple, Violet
Pink, Rose, Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Brown, Chocolate
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Purple, Plum
Green, Gray Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green, Gray Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Yellow green
Green, Gray Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
Water when soil is dry, when new, water every week
In Summer
Lots of watering
Drought Tolerant
In Spring
Moderate
Average Water
In Winter
Average Water
Adequately
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
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 Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Pruning
Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Bacterial Canker, Verticillium Wilt
Powdery mildew, Slugs
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Not Available
Allergy
Unknown
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Formal Garden, Ground Cover, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, Nesting sites for birds
Air purification, Provides ground cover
Medicinal Uses
Unknown
Astringent, Demulcent, Diaphoretic, Diuretic, Emollient, Exoectorant, Homeopathy, Opthalmic, Resolvent
Part of Plant Used
Not Applicable
Leaves
Other Uses
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, Used as Ornamental plant
Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Shade Trees
Edging, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
CERCIS canadensis 'Forest Pansy'
PULMONARIA 'Berries and Cream' PP10597
Common Name
Eastern Redbud, Forest Pansy Redbud
Berries and Cream Lungwort, Lungwort
In Hindi
Forest Pansy Redbud
Lungwort
In German
Forest Pansy Redbud
Lungenkraut
In French
gainier du Canada
pulmonaire
In Spanish
Cercis canadensis
Lungwort
In Greek
Forest Pansy Redbud
Lungwort
In Portuguese
Forest Pansy Redbud
pulmonária
In Polish
Judaszowiec kanadyjski
płucnik
In Latin
Forest Pansy Redbud
Lungwort
Phylum
Spermatophyta
Ascomycota
Class
Magnoliopsida
Ascomycetes
Order
Fabales
Peltigerales
Family
Fabaceae
Boraginaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Boragineae
Subfamily
Not Available
Boraginoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Forest Pansy Redbud and Lungwort
Season and care of Forest Pansy Redbud and Lungwort is important to know. While considering everything about Forest Pansy Redbud and Lungwort Care, growing season is an essential factor. Forest Pansy Redbud season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Lungwort season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Forest Pansy Redbud is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Lungwort is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Forest Pansy Redbud is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Lungwort is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Forest Pansy Redbud and Lungwort Physical Information
Forest Pansy Redbud and Lungwort physical information is very important for comparison. Forest Pansy Redbud height is 760.00 cm and width 760.00 cm whereas Lungwort height is 25.50 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Forest Pansy Redbud and Lungwort are as follows:
Forest Pansy Redbud flower color: Red, Purple and Violet
Forest Pansy Redbud leaf color: Purple and Plum
Lungwort flower color: Pink, Rose and Blue Violet
- Lungwort leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Silver
Care of Forest Pansy Redbud and Lungwort
Care of Forest Pansy Redbud and Lungwort include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Forest Pansy Redbud pruning is done Prune to stimulate growth, 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 Forest Pansy Redbud needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Lungwort needs Drought Tolerant and in winter, it needs Adequately.