Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Perennial
Cactus or Succulent
Origin
Hybrid origin
Western United States, Southwestern United States, Latin America and the Caribbean, Caribbean, Central America, South America
Types
Benediction lungwort, Excalibur lungwort
Agave americana
Agave angustifolia
Agave shawii
Habitat
Forest edges, Mountains
Desert, Hardwood forests, Hillside, Humid climates, Rocky Ridges, wastelands
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
8-4
Not Available
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
Not Available
Habit
Cushion/Mound-forming
Not Available
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Pink, Rose, Blue Violet
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green, Silver
Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green, Silver
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green, Silver
Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Lung shaped
Long linear and narrow
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Not Available
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Not Available
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter
Not Available
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water when soil is dry, when new, water every week
Does not require lot of watering
In Summer
Drought Tolerant
Lots of watering
In Spring
Average Water
Moderate
In Winter
Adequately
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Not Available
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Not Available
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove deadheads, Requires little pruning
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Powdery mildew, Slugs
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Showy Fruit
No
Not Available
Edible Fruit
No
Not Available
Fragrant Flower
No
Not Available
Fragrant Fruit
No
Not Available
Fragrant Leaf
No
Not Available
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Not Available
Showy Bark
No
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Not Available
Invasive
No
Not Available
Self-Sowing
Yes
Not Available
Attracts
Not Available
Not Available
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Provides ground cover
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Astringent, Demulcent, Diaphoretic, Diuretic, Emollient, Exoectorant, Homeopathy, Opthalmic, Resolvent
constipation, Gastrointestinal disorders
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Leaves, Sap, Seeds, Stem
Other Uses
Used for its medicinal properties
Pulp can be used to make rope place mats and other goods, Used in making beverages
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edging, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
PULMONARIA 'Berries and Cream' PP10597
AGAVE
Common Name
Berries and Cream Lungwort, Lungwort
Century plant
In Hindi
Lungwort
रामबांस
In German
Lungenkraut
Agave
In French
pulmonaire
Agave
In Spanish
Lungwort
Agave
In Portuguese
pulmonária
Agave
Phylum
Ascomycota
Not Available
Class
Ascomycetes
Liliopsida
Order
Peltigerales
Asparagales
Family
Boraginaceae
Agavaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Monocots
Tribe
Boragineae
Not Available
Subfamily
Boraginoideae
Agavoideae
Season and Care of Lungwort and Agave
Season and care of Lungwort and Agave is important to know. While considering everything about Lungwort and Agave Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lungwort season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Agave season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Lungwort is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Agave is Not Available while the PH of soil for Lungwort is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Agave is Not Available.
Lungwort and Agave Physical Information
Lungwort and Agave physical information is very important for comparison. Lungwort height is 25.50 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Agave height is Not Available and width Not Available. The color specification of Lungwort and Agave are as follows:
Lungwort flower color: Pink, Rose and Blue Violet
Lungwort leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Silver
Agave flower color: Not Available
- Agave leaf color: Not Available
Care of Lungwort and Agave
Care of Lungwort and Agave include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Lungwort pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Agave pruning is done Remove deadheads and Requires little pruning. In summer Lungwort needs Drought Tolerant and in winter, it needs Adequately. Whereas, in summer Agave needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.