Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Perennial
Tender Perennial
Origin
Hybrid origin
Southeastern United States, Mexico
Types
Benediction lungwort, Excalibur lungwort
Not available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Forest edges, Mountains
Cultivated Beds
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
16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Cushion/Mound-forming
Spreading
Minimum Height
Not Available
Flower Color
Pink, Rose, Blue Violet
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
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
Lobed
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter
Late Spring, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Water when soil is dry, when new, water every week
Medium
In Summer
Drought Tolerant
Lots of watering
In Spring
Average Water
Moderate
In Winter
Adequately
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
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
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
organic fertlizers
Pests and Diseases
Powdery mildew, Slugs
Mealybugs, Slugs, Soft scales, Spider mites
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Bees, Butterflies
Allergy
Not Available
Nasal Congestion
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification
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
anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, Regulates Blood Sugar, Snakebite
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Leaves
Other Uses
Used for its medicinal properties
Used in curries, soups, stews, Used in making tea, Used in treatment of mouth ulcers
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edging, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Bedding Plant, Container, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
PULMONARIA 'Berries and Cream' PP10597
Bidens alba
Common Name
Berries and Cream Lungwort, Lungwort
Beggarticks, Bidens, black jack, burr marigolds, tickseeds, Spanish needles
In German
Lungenkraut
Bidens
In French
pulmonaire
Bidens
In Spanish
Lungwort
Bidens
In Portuguese
pulmonária
Bidens
Phylum
Ascomycota
Magnoliophyta
Class
Ascomycetes
Magnoliopsida
Order
Peltigerales
Asterales
Family
Boraginaceae
Asteraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Boragineae
Coreopsideae
Subfamily
Boraginoideae
Asteroideae
Season and Care of Lungwort and Bidens
Season and care of Lungwort and Bidens is important to know. While considering everything about Lungwort and Bidens Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lungwort season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Bidens season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Lungwort is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Bidens is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Lungwort is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Bidens is Neutral.
Lungwort and Bidens Physical Information
Lungwort and Bidens physical information is very important for comparison. Lungwort height is 25.50 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Bidens height is Not Available and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Lungwort and Bidens are as follows:
Lungwort flower color: Pink, Rose and Blue Violet
Lungwort leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Silver
Bidens flower color: Yellow
- Bidens leaf color: Green
Care of Lungwort and Bidens
Care of Lungwort and Bidens include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Lungwort pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Bidens pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves. In summer Lungwort needs Drought Tolerant and in winter, it needs Adequately. Whereas, in summer Bidens needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.