Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Hybrid origin
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas, Mexico, Europe
Types
Benediction lungwort, Excalibur lungwort
Carpinus caroliniana caroliniana, Carpinus caroliniana virginiana
Habitat
Forest edges, Mountains
Not Available
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
3-9
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Cushion/Mound-forming
Spreading
Flower Color
Pink, Rose, Blue Violet
Yellow, Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green, Silver
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green, Silver
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green, Silver
Yellow, Yellow green, Orange Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Lung shaped
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter
Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
Not Available
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water when soil is dry, when new, water every week
Requires regular watering
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
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Requires very little pruning
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Powdery mildew, Slugs
Canker, fungus
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Wet Site
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Fragrant Leaf
No
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Not Available
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes, small hedge
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Good for the Scalp, Stops hair loss
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Provides ground cover
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Astringent, Demulcent, Diaphoretic, Diuretic, Emollient, Exoectorant, Homeopathy, Opthalmic, Resolvent
Anxiety, Bleeding, Cold, Cough, Cuts, Eye Infection, Fatigue, Fights Depression, Insomnia, Menstrual Disorders, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used for its medicinal properties
Used as firewood, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used for woodware
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edging, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
PULMONARIA 'Berries and Cream' PP10597
CARPINUS caroliniana
Common Name
Berries and Cream Lungwort, Lungwort
American Hornbeam, Musclewood, blue-beech, Ironwood
In Hindi
Lungwort
अमेरिकी हानबीन
In German
Lungenkraut
Amerikanische Hainbuche
In French
pulmonaire
Charme de Caroline
In Spanish
Lungwort
Carpinus caroliniana
In Greek
Lungwort
american γαύρο
In Portuguese
pulmonária
Carpinus caroliniana
In Polish
płucnik
Grab amerykański
In Latin
Lungwort
american hornbeam
Phylum
Ascomycota
Magnoliophyta
Class
Ascomycetes
Magnoliopsida
Order
Peltigerales
Fagales
Family
Boraginaceae
Betulaceae
Genus
Pulmonaria
Carpinus
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Boragineae
Not Available
Subfamily
Boraginoideae
Not Available
Season and Care of Lungwort and American Hornbeam
Season and care of Lungwort and American Hornbeam is important to know. While considering everything about Lungwort and American Hornbeam Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lungwort season is Spring, Summer and Fall and American Hornbeam season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Lungwort is Clay, Loam, Sand and for American Hornbeam is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Lungwort is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for American Hornbeam is Acidic, Neutral.
Lungwort and American Hornbeam Physical Information
Lungwort and American Hornbeam physical information is very important for comparison. Lungwort height is 25.50 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas American Hornbeam height is 610.00 cm and width 1,070.00 cm. The color specification of Lungwort and American Hornbeam are as follows:
Lungwort flower color: Pink, Rose and Blue Violet
Lungwort leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Silver
American Hornbeam flower color: Yellow and Yellow green
- American Hornbeam leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Lungwort and American Hornbeam
Care of Lungwort and American Hornbeam include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Lungwort pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and American Hornbeam pruning is done Requires very little pruning. In summer Lungwort needs Drought Tolerant and in winter, it needs Adequately. Whereas, in summer American Hornbeam needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.