Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Japan
Hybrid origin
Types
Not available
Benediction lungwort, Excalibur lungwort
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Open areas, Open Plains
Forest edges, Mountains
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-11
4-8
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 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
Upright/Erect
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color
Yellow, Brown
Pink, Rose, Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Yellow green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Gray Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Gray Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Gray Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Cone shaped
Lung shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
From bulbs, From Rhizomes, Seedlings
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Requires regular watering
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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full 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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Rots, Scale, Spider mites
Powdery mildew, Slugs
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Not Available
Allergy
Hives, Itchiness, Swelling, Throat itching, wheezing
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Provides ground cover
Medicinal Uses
Fiber, Hair Loss, Kidney Stones, Piles, Vitamin C
Astringent, Demulcent, Diaphoretic, Diuretic, Emollient, Exoectorant, Homeopathy, Opthalmic, Resolvent
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Leaves
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in herbal medicines
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, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical
Edging, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
MUSA basjoo
PULMONARIA 'Berries and Cream' PP10597
Common Name
Japanese banana,Japanese fibre banana,hardy banana
Berries and Cream Lungwort, Lungwort
In Hindi
हार्डी केला
Lungwort
In German
hardy Banane
Lungenkraut
In French
banana hardy
pulmonaire
In Spanish
plátano resistentes
Lungwort
In Greek
σκληραγωγημένο μπανάνα
Lungwort
In Portuguese
de banana resistentes
pulmonária
In Polish
hardy banana
płucnik
In Latin
duros Musa sapientum fixa
Lungwort
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Ascomycota
Class
Liliopsida
Ascomycetes
Order
Zingiberales
Peltigerales
Family
Strelitziaceae
Boraginaceae
Clade
Monocotyledonous
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Boragineae
Subfamily
Not Available
Boraginoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Hardy Banana and Lungwort
Season and care of Hardy Banana and Lungwort is important to know. While considering everything about Hardy Banana and Lungwort Care, growing season is an essential factor. Hardy Banana season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Lungwort season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Hardy Banana is Loam and for Lungwort is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Hardy Banana is Acidic, Neutral and for Lungwort is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Hardy Banana and Lungwort Physical Information
Hardy Banana and Lungwort physical information is very important for comparison. Hardy Banana height is 300.00 cm and width 240.00 cm whereas Lungwort height is 25.50 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Hardy Banana and Lungwort are as follows:
Hardy Banana flower color: Yellow and Brown
Hardy Banana leaf color: Green
Lungwort flower color: Pink, Rose and Blue Violet
- Lungwort leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Silver
Care of Hardy Banana and Lungwort
Care of Hardy Banana and Lungwort include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Hardy Banana 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 Hardy Banana needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Lungwort needs Drought Tolerant and in winter, it needs Adequately.