Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Types
Benediction lungwort, Excalibur lungwort
Pyrus pyrifolia
Habitat
Forest edges, Mountains
Hedge, hedge rows, Woodland edges
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
4-9
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Cushion/Mound-forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Pink, Rose, Blue Violet
White
Flower Color Modifier
-
-
Fruit Color
-
Light Red, Orange, Yellow
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
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Lung shaped
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial 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
Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water when soil is dry, when new, water every week
Average Water Needs, Do not water frequently
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, 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
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Provides ground cover
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Astringent, Demulcent, Diaphoretic, Diuretic, Emollient, Exoectorant, Homeopathy, Opthalmic, Resolvent
Astringent, Febrifuge
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Flowers, Stem
Other Uses
Used for its medicinal properties
Planted in shelterbeds, Used for woodware
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edging, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree
Botanical Name
PULMONARIA 'Berries and Cream' PP10597
PYRUS 'Ayers'
Common Name
Berries and Cream Lungwort, Lungwort
Ayers Pear, Pear
In Hindi
Lungwort
Ayers Pear
In German
Lungenkraut
Ayers Birne
In French
pulmonaire
Ayers Poire
In Spanish
Lungwort
Ayers pera
In Greek
Lungwort
Ayers Pear
In Portuguese
pulmonária
Ayers Pear
In Polish
płucnik
Ayers Gruszka
In Latin
Lungwort
Ayro Orbis
Phylum
Ascomycota
Tracheophyta
Class
Ascomycetes
Magnoliopsida
Order
Peltigerales
Rosales
Family
Boraginaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Boraginoideae
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Season and Care of Lungwort and Ayers Pear
Season and care of Lungwort and Ayers Pear is important to know. While considering everything about Lungwort and Ayers Pear Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lungwort season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Ayers Pear season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Lungwort is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Ayers Pear is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Lungwort is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Ayers Pear is Acidic, Neutral.
Lungwort and Ayers Pear Physical Information
Lungwort and Ayers Pear physical information is very important for comparison. Lungwort height is 25.50 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Ayers Pear height is 300.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Lungwort and Ayers Pear are as follows:
Lungwort flower color: Pink, Rose and Blue Violet
Lungwort leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Silver
Ayers Pear flower color: White
- Ayers Pear leaf color: Green
Care of Lungwort and Ayers Pear
Care of Lungwort and Ayers Pear include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Lungwort pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Ayers Pear 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 Ayers Pear needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.