Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Perennial
Origin
North America, Northeastern United States, Southeastern United States, South-Central United States
Europe
Types
Ilex glabra, Ilex crenata, Ilex verticillata
Pulmonaria Bubble Gum , Pulmonaria ‘Polar Splash’ , Pulmonaria ‘Moonshine’
Habitat
Coastal Regions, Lowland, Mountains, Subtropical climates, Suburban areas
Alpine Meadows
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
4-8
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 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
Oval or Rounded
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color
White
Red, Salmon, Coral
Flower Color Modifier
-
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter
Tolerances
-
Drought, Rocky Soil
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Divison
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply, Water more in summer, Water when soil is dry
Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Pruning
No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Shape and thin as needed
Prune after flowering, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost
Pests and Diseases
Aphids
Pest Free, Powdery mildew
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Rocky Soil
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Attracts
Birds
Hummingbirds
Aesthetic Uses
-
Borders, Informal Hedge, Ornamental use, Showy Purposes, Woodland margins
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
-
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea
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Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Mixed Border, Wildflower
Edging, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
ILEX glabra
PULMONARIA rubra 'David Ward'
Common Name
American Pokeweed, Inkberry, Silberstein American Pokeweed
David Ward, Red Lungwort
In Hindi
Inkberry
david ward
In German
Inkberry
david ward
In French
Inkberry
david ward
In Spanish
Inkberry
david ward
In Greek
Inkberry
david ward
In Portuguese
Inkberry
david ward
In Polish
inkberry
david ward
In Latin
Inkberry
david ward
Order
Aquifoliales
Lamiales
Family
Phytolaccaceae
Boraginaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
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Season and Care of Inkberry and David Ward
Season and care of Inkberry and David Ward is important to know. While considering everything about Inkberry and David Ward Care, growing season is an essential factor. Inkberry season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and David Ward season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Inkberry is Clay, Loam, Sand and for David Ward is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Inkberry is Acidic, Neutral and for David Ward is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Inkberry and David Ward Physical Information
Inkberry and David Ward physical information is very important for comparison. Inkberry height is 120.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas David Ward height is 25.40 cm and width 81.30 cm. The color specification of Inkberry and David Ward are as follows:
Inkberry flower color: White
Inkberry leaf color: Green and Dark Green
David Ward flower color: Red, Salmon and Coral
- David Ward leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Inkberry and David Ward
Care of Inkberry and David Ward include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Inkberry pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Shape and thin as needed and David Ward pruning is done Prune after flowering, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Inkberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer David Ward needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.