Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Hybrid origin
India, Iran
Types
Benediction lungwort, Excalibur lungwort
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Forest edges, Mountains
Desert, Mountains
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
4-8
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
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Pink, Rose, Blue Violet
Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Brownish Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green, Silver
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green, Silver
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green, Silver
Orange, Brown, Orange Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Lung shaped
Compound
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
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
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter
Early Spring, Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water when soil is dry, when new, water every week
Average Water Needs, Do not water excessively
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
Average
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial 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
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Birds
Allergy
Not Available
convulsions, gastro-intestinal problems, Miscarriage
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Acne, Brightens the skin complexion, Moisturizing, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Provides ground cover
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Astringent, Demulcent, Diaphoretic, Diuretic, Emollient, Exoectorant, Homeopathy, Opthalmic, Resolvent
Asthma, Bronchitis, epilepsy, Laxative, Upset stomach
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
Used for its medicinal properties
Used as a flavouring in food, Used for its medicinal properties, Used as a spice
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edging, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Edible, Tropical
Botanical Name
PULMONARIA 'Berries and Cream' PP10597
Ferula assa-foetida
Common Name
Berries and Cream Lungwort, Lungwort
Asafoetida
In German
Lungenkraut
asafoetida
In French
pulmonaire
Asafoetida
In Spanish
Lungwort
Asa fétida
In Greek
Lungwort
Μηδικό σίλφιο
In Portuguese
pulmonária
Asafoetida
In Polish
płucnik
Asafoetida
In Latin
Lungwort
Asafoetida
Phylum
Ascomycota
Magnoliophyta
Class
Ascomycetes
Magnoliopsida
Order
Peltigerales
Apiales
Family
Boraginaceae
Fagaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Boragineae
Not Available
Subfamily
Boraginoideae
Not Applicable
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Lungwort and Asafoetida
Season and care of Lungwort and Asafoetida is important to know. While considering everything about Lungwort and Asafoetida Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lungwort season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Asafoetida season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Lungwort is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Asafoetida is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Lungwort is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Asafoetida is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Lungwort and Asafoetida Physical Information
Lungwort and Asafoetida physical information is very important for comparison. Lungwort height is 25.50 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Asafoetida height is 100.00 cm and width 40.00 cm. The color specification of Lungwort and Asafoetida are as follows:
Lungwort flower color: Pink, Rose and Blue Violet
Lungwort leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Silver
Asafoetida flower color: Yellow green
- Asafoetida leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Lungwort and Asafoetida
Care of Lungwort and Asafoetida include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Lungwort pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Asafoetida 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 Asafoetida needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.