Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Hybrid origin
Mexico, Caribbean, Central America
Types
Benediction lungwort, Excalibur lungwort
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Forest edges, Mountains
Clay soil areas, Forests, open Woodlands, Sandy areas, Well Drained
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
10-15
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
H2, 24
Habit
Cushion/Mound-forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Pink, Rose, Blue Violet
Yellow, Lemon yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Dark Salmon, Sienna
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green, Silver
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green, Silver
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green, Silver
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Lung shaped
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Fall, Winter
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
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter
Late Fall, Early Winter, Winter, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Salt
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
Do not let dry out between waterings, Requires consistently moist soil
In Summer
Drought Tolerant
Lots of watering
In Spring
Average Water
Moderate
In Winter
Adequately
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
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
Prune up lowest branches, Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Powdery mildew, Slugs
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Salt
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Butterflies
Allergy
Not Available
Headache, Nausea, Skin irritation, Swelling
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Good for skin
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Provides ground cover
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife, Wildlife, Windbreak
Medicinal Uses
Astringent, Demulcent, Diaphoretic, Diuretic, Emollient, Exoectorant, Homeopathy, Opthalmic, Resolvent
Diarrhea, Digestion problems, Dysentry, Pulmonary hemorrhage, Skin Disorders, Soothing and relieving pain, Stimulates menstruation, Ulcers, Urinary problems, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Bark, Seeds, Wood
Other Uses
Used for its medicinal properties
Carvings, Used as firewood, Wood is used in construction, Wood log is used in making fences
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edging, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical
Botanical Name
PULMONARIA 'Berries and Cream' PP10597
CAESALPINIA echinata
Common Name
Berries and Cream Lungwort, Lungwort
Brazilwood, Indian Savin Tree, Peachwood
In Hindi
Lungwort
Brazilwood Tree
In German
Lungenkraut
Brasil Baum
In French
pulmonaire
Brazilwood Arbre
In Spanish
Lungwort
Árbol de palo de brasil
In Greek
Lungwort
brazilwood Δέντρο
In Portuguese
pulmonária
Árvore de pau-brasil
In Polish
płucnik
brazylijskich Drzewo
In Latin
Lungwort
Brazilwood ligno
Phylum
Ascomycota
Magnoliophyta
Class
Ascomycetes
Magnoliopsida
Order
Peltigerales
Fabales
Family
Boraginaceae
Fabaceae
Genus
Pulmonaria
Caesalpinia
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Boragineae
Caesalpinieae
Subfamily
Boraginoideae
Caesalpinioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Lungwort and Brazilwood
Season and care of Lungwort and Brazilwood is important to know. While considering everything about Lungwort and Brazilwood Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lungwort season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Brazilwood season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Lungwort is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Brazilwood is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Lungwort is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Brazilwood is Neutral, Alkaline.
Lungwort and Brazilwood Physical Information
Lungwort and Brazilwood physical information is very important for comparison. Lungwort height is 25.50 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Brazilwood height is 610.00 cm and width 670.00 cm. The color specification of Lungwort and Brazilwood are as follows:
Lungwort flower color: Pink, Rose and Blue Violet
Lungwort leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Silver
Brazilwood flower color: Yellow and Lemon yellow
- Brazilwood leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Lungwort and Brazilwood
Care of Lungwort and Brazilwood include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Lungwort pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Brazilwood pruning is done Prune up lowest branches, Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Lungwort needs Drought Tolerant and in winter, it needs Adequately. Whereas, in summer Brazilwood needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.