Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Asia
Hybrid origin
Types
Bowl of Beauty, Laura Dessert
Benediction lungwort, Excalibur lungwort
Habitat
Dappled Shade, Shady Edge, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden
Forest edges, Mountains
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
4-8
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20
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, Light Yellow, Ivory
Pink, Rose, Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Bronze
Green, Gray Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Gray Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Bronze
Green, Gray Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
Lung shaped
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water during periods of drought
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
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial 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
High phosphorus
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Blight, Leaf spot, Stem spot, Viruses
Powdery mildew, Slugs
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Double
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Ants, Insects, Not Available
Not Available
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Heals cracked skin
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Provides ground cover
Medicinal Uses
Analgesic, Anodyne, Antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, Antiseptic, Antispasmodic, Astringent, Carminative, Diuretic
Astringent, Demulcent, Diaphoretic, Diuretic, Emollient, Exoectorant, Homeopathy, Opthalmic, Resolvent
Part of Plant Used
Root, Seeds, Stem
Leaves
Other Uses
Eaten in a broth, Powdered and mixed with tea
Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border
Edging, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
PAEONIA lactiflora 'Laura Dessert'
PULMONARIA 'Berries and Cream' PP10597
Common Name
Garden Peony, Chinese Peony
Berries and Cream Lungwort, Lungwort
In Hindi
Garden Peony
Lungwort
In German
Garten -Pfingstrose
Lungenkraut
In French
Jardin Pivoine
pulmonaire
In Spanish
Jardín Peony
Lungwort
In Greek
Κήπος Παιώνια
Lungwort
In Portuguese
Garden Peony
pulmonária
In Polish
Garden Peony
płucnik
In Latin
AGLAOPHOTIS paradiso
Lungwort
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Ascomycota
Class
Magnoliopsida
Ascomycetes
Order
Dilleniales
Peltigerales
Family
Paeoniaceae
Boraginaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Boragineae
Subfamily
Not Available
Boraginoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Garden Peony and Lungwort
Season and care of Garden Peony and Lungwort is important to know. While considering everything about Garden Peony and Lungwort Care, growing season is an essential factor. Garden Peony season is Spring and Lungwort season is Spring. The type of soil for Garden Peony is Loam and for Lungwort is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Garden Peony is Neutral and for Lungwort is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Garden Peony and Lungwort Physical Information
Garden Peony and Lungwort physical information is very important for comparison. Garden Peony height is 76.20 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Lungwort height is 25.50 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Garden Peony and Lungwort are as follows:
Garden Peony flower color: White, Light Yellow and Ivory
Garden Peony leaf color: Green and Bronze
Lungwort flower color: Pink, Rose and Blue Violet
- Lungwort leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Silver
Care of Garden Peony and Lungwort
Care of Garden Peony and Lungwort include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Garden Peony 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 Garden Peony needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Lungwort needs Drought Tolerant and in winter, it needs Adequately.