Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
Hybrid origin
Southern Europe, Western Europe, Mediterranean
Types
Benediction lungwort, Excalibur lungwort
Calabrese broccoli, Sprouting broccoli,
Purple cauliflower
Habitat
Forest edges, Mountains
agricultural areas, Cold Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
Not Available
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Cushion/Mound-forming
Upright/Erect
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, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green, Silver
Blue Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green, Silver
Blue Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Blue Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Lung shaped
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, 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
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
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
Do not let dry out between waterings
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, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
No pruning needed
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Apply 10-10-10 amount, fertilize in growing season
Pests and Diseases
Powdery mildew, Slugs
Black root rot, Cabbage looper, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Shade areas, Shallow soil
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Moths, Rats, Squirrels
Allergy
Not Available
Diarrhea, Throat itching
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Bonsai
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Glowing Skin, Making cosmetics, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Provides ground cover
Air purification, Very little waste
Medicinal Uses
Astringent, Demulcent, Diaphoretic, Diuretic, Emollient, Exoectorant, Homeopathy, Opthalmic, Resolvent
Cures constipation, Diabetes, Digestive disorders, Obesity
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Flowers, Leaf Stalks
Other Uses
Used for its medicinal properties
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edging, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
PULMONARIA 'Berries and Cream' PP10597
BRASSICA oleracea 'De Cicco'( Italica Group)
Common Name
Berries and Cream Lungwort, Lungwort
Broccoli
In Hindi
Lungwort
ब्रोकली
In German
Lungenkraut
Brokkoli
In French
pulmonaire
Brocoli
In Spanish
Lungwort
Brócoli
In Greek
Lungwort
μπρόκολο
In Portuguese
pulmonária
brócolis
In Polish
płucnik
brokuły
In Latin
Lungwort
Brocoli
Phylum
Ascomycota
Magnoliophyta
Class
Ascomycetes
Magnoliopsida
Order
Peltigerales
Capparales
Family
Boraginaceae
Brassicaceae
Genus
Pulmonaria
Brassica
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Not Available
Tribe
Boragineae
Not Available
Subfamily
Boraginoideae
Not Available
Season and Care of Lungwort and Broccoli
Season and care of Lungwort and Broccoli is important to know. While considering everything about Lungwort and Broccoli Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lungwort season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Broccoli season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Lungwort is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Broccoli is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Lungwort is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Broccoli is Neutral.
Lungwort and Broccoli Physical Information
Lungwort and Broccoli physical information is very important for comparison. Lungwort height is 25.50 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Broccoli height is 60.00 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Lungwort and Broccoli are as follows:
Lungwort flower color: Pink, Rose and Blue Violet
Lungwort leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Silver
Broccoli flower color: Yellow
- Broccoli leaf color: Green, Light Green
Care of Lungwort and Broccoli
Care of Lungwort and Broccoli include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Lungwort pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Broccoli pruning is done No pruning needed. In summer Lungwort needs Drought Tolerant and in winter, it needs Adequately. Whereas, in summer Broccoli needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.