Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants
Perennial
Origin
Asia, Central Asia, Europe, Mediterranean, Northern Africa, South Africa, Western Asia
Hybrid origin
Types
Gladiolus abbreviatus, Gladiolus gunnisii, Gladiolus pretoriensis
Benediction lungwort, Excalibur lungwort
Habitat
Mediterranean region, Tropical regions
Forest edges, Mountains
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
4-8
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
8-4
Sunset Zone
Not Available
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Upright/Erect
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color
Orange, Pink, Red, Yellow
Pink, Rose, Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Gray Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Gray Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green, Gray Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Long Broad
Lung shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Type of Soil
Average
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Not Available
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
From bulbs, Tubers
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
High
Medium
Watering Requirements
occasional watering once established, Requires plenty of water during the growing season
Water when soil is dry, when new, water every week
In Summer
Ample Water
Drought Tolerant
In Spring
Average Water
Average Water
In Winter
Thoroughly
Adequately
Soil pH
Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Average
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Pruning
Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
5-10-10 fertilizer, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
fungus
Powdery mildew, Slugs
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Double
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Not Available
Not Available
Allergy
allergic reaction, Skin irritation
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Provides ground cover
Medicinal Uses
constipation, Diarrhea
Astringent, Demulcent, Diaphoretic, Diuretic, Emollient, Exoectorant, Homeopathy, Opthalmic, Resolvent
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Tuber
Leaves
Other Uses
Basketary, Used as Ornamental plant
Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cottage garden, Feature Plant
Edging, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
Gladiolus
PULMONARIA 'Berries and Cream' PP10597
Common Name
Gladiolus
Berries and Cream Lungwort, Lungwort
In Hindi
ग्लेडियोलस
Lungwort
In German
Gladiolen
Lungenkraut
In French
Glaïeul
pulmonaire
In Spanish
Gladiolus
Lungwort
In Greek
γλαδιόλα
Lungwort
In Portuguese
Gladiolus
pulmonária
In Polish
mieczyk
płucnik
In Latin
Gladiolus
Lungwort
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Ascomycota
Class
Liliopsida
Ascomycetes
Order
Liliales
Peltigerales
Family
Iridaceae
Boraginaceae
Genus
Gladiolus
Pulmonaria
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Ixioideae
Boraginoideae
Season and Care of Gladiolus and Lungwort
Season and care of Gladiolus and Lungwort is important to know. While considering everything about Gladiolus and Lungwort Care, growing season is an essential factor. Gladiolus season is Spring and Summer and Lungwort season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Gladiolus is Average and for Lungwort is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Gladiolus is Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral and for Lungwort is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Gladiolus and Lungwort Physical Information
Gladiolus and Lungwort physical information is very important for comparison. Gladiolus height is 60.00 cm and width 40.00 cm whereas Lungwort height is 25.50 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Gladiolus and Lungwort are as follows:
Gladiolus flower color: Orange, Pink, Red and Yellow
Gladiolus leaf color: Dark Green
Lungwort flower color: Pink, Rose and Blue Violet
- Lungwort leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Silver
Care of Gladiolus and Lungwort
Care of Gladiolus and Lungwort include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Gladiolus pruning is done Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth and Lungwort pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Gladiolus needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Thoroughly. Whereas, in summer Lungwort needs Drought Tolerant and in winter, it needs Adequately.