Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Perennial
Tender Perennial
Types
Benediction lungwort, Excalibur lungwort
Blue danube
Hawaii
Blue Mink
Bavaria
Habitat
Forest edges, Mountains
Pastures, Roadsides, Tropical regions, wastelands
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
10-13
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Cushion/Mound-forming
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color
Pink, Rose, Blue Violet
Blue
Flower Color Modifier
-
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green, Silver
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green, Silver
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green, Silver
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Lung shaped
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water when soil is dry, when new, water every week
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering, Water twice a day in the initial period
In Summer
Drought Tolerant
Lots of watering
In Spring
Average Water
Moderate
In Winter
Adequately
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut or pinch the stems, Don't prune in the fall, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove short twigs
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
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Provides ground cover
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Astringent, Demulcent, Diaphoretic, Diuretic, Emollient, Exoectorant, Homeopathy, Opthalmic, Resolvent
Fever, Headache, Rheumatoid arthritis
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used for its medicinal properties
Used as a nemiticide, Used as an insecticide
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edging, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
PULMONARIA 'Berries and Cream' PP10597
AGERATUM 'Blue Hawaii'( HAWAII SERIES)
Common Name
Berries and Cream Lungwort, Lungwort
Ageratum, Blue Hawaii Ageratum, Blue Mink, Flossflower
In Hindi
Lungwort
Ageratum
In German
Lungenkraut
Ageratum
In French
pulmonaire
Ageratum
In Spanish
Lungwort
Ageratum
In Greek
Lungwort
Ageratum
In Portuguese
pulmonária
Ageratum
In Polish
płucnik
Ageratum
In Latin
Lungwort
Ageratum
Phylum
Ascomycota
Tracheophyta
Class
Ascomycetes
Magnoliopsida
Order
Peltigerales
Asterales
Family
Boraginaceae
Asteraceae
Genus
Pulmonaria
Ageratum
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Boragineae
Eupatorieae
Subfamily
Boraginoideae
Asteroideae
Season and Care of Lungwort and Ageratum
Season and care of Lungwort and Ageratum is important to know. While considering everything about Lungwort and Ageratum Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lungwort season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Ageratum season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Lungwort is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Ageratum is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Lungwort is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Ageratum is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Lungwort and Ageratum Physical Information
Lungwort and Ageratum physical information is very important for comparison. Lungwort height is 25.50 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Ageratum height is 15.20 cm and width 20.30 cm. The color specification of Lungwort and Ageratum are as follows:
Lungwort flower color: Pink, Rose and Blue Violet
Lungwort leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Silver
Ageratum flower color: Blue
- Ageratum leaf color: Green
Care of Lungwort and Ageratum
Care of Lungwort and Ageratum include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Lungwort pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Ageratum pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Don't prune in the fall, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves and Remove short twigs. In summer Lungwort needs Drought Tolerant and in winter, it needs Adequately. Whereas, in summer Ageratum needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.