Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Perennial
Cactus or Succulent
Origin
Hybrid origin
Mexico
Types
Benediction lungwort, Excalibur lungwort
Agave americana subsp. americana
Agave americana subsp. protamericana Gentry
Agave americana var. expansa (Jacobi) Gentry
Agave americana var. oaxacensis Gentry
Habitat
Forest edges, Mountains
Desert, Hardwood forests, Hillside, Humid climates, Rocky Ridges, wastelands
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
8-11
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
H1, H2, 10, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Cushion/Mound-forming
Clump-Forming
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Pink, Rose, Blue Violet
Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green, Silver
Blue Green, Gray Green, Slate Gray, Gray
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green, Silver
Blue Green, Gray Green, Slate Gray, Gray
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green, Silver
Blue Green, Gray Green, Slate Gray, Gray
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Blue Green, Gray Green, Slate Gray, Gray
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
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter
Summer
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
Do not water frequently, Does not require lot of watering, Water occasionally
In Summer
Drought Tolerant
Lots of watering
In Spring
Average Water
Moderate
In Winter
Adequately
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
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 damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
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
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Birds
Allergy
Not Available
Skin irritation
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, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
PULMONARIA 'Berries and Cream' PP10597
AGAVE americana
Common Name
Berries and Cream Lungwort, Lungwort
Century plant
Maguey
American aloe
In Hindi
Lungwort
अमेरिकी रामबांस
In German
Lungenkraut
amerikanische Agave
In French
pulmonaire
Agave américaine
In Spanish
Lungwort
Agave americana
In Greek
Lungwort
American αγαύη
In Portuguese
pulmonária
Agave americana
In Polish
płucnik
Amerykański Agawa
In Latin
Lungwort
American Agave
Phylum
Ascomycota
Not Available
Class
Ascomycetes
Liliopsida
Order
Peltigerales
Asparagales
Family
Boraginaceae
Agavaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Boragineae
Not Available
Subfamily
Boraginoideae
Agavoideae
Season and Care of Lungwort and American Agave
Season and care of Lungwort and American Agave is important to know. While considering everything about Lungwort and American Agave Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lungwort season is Spring, Summer and Fall and American Agave season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Lungwort is Clay, Loam, Sand and for American Agave is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Lungwort is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for American Agave is Acidic, Neutral.
Lungwort and American Agave Physical Information
Lungwort and American Agave physical information is very important for comparison. Lungwort height is 25.50 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas American Agave height is Not Available and width Not Available. The color specification of Lungwort and American Agave are as follows:
Lungwort flower color: Pink, Rose and Blue Violet
Lungwort leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Silver
American Agave flower color: Yellow green
- American Agave leaf color: Blue Green, Gray Green, Slate Gray and Gray
Care of Lungwort and American Agave
Care of Lungwort and American Agave include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Lungwort pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and American Agave pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Lungwort needs Drought Tolerant and in winter, it needs Adequately. Whereas, in summer American Agave needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.