Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Types
Benediction lungwort, Excalibur lungwort
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Habitat
Forest edges, Mountains
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
-9999
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
21,22
Habit
Cushion/Mound-forming
Spreading
Flower Color
Pink, Rose, Blue Violet
White, Purple, Pink, Violet, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green, Silver
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green, Silver
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green, Silver
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Lung shaped
Oblovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter
Spring, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water when soil is dry, when new, water every week
-
In Summer
Drought Tolerant
Average Water
In Spring
Average Water
Moderate
In Winter
Adequately
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Allergy
-
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Provides ground cover
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Astringent, Demulcent, Diaphoretic, Diuretic, Emollient, Exoectorant, Homeopathy, Opthalmic, Resolvent
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Flowers, Root
Other Uses
Used for its medicinal properties
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Used As Indoor Plant
No
-
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edging, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
PULMONARIA 'Berries and Cream' PP10597
SYMPHYTUM officinale
Common Name
Berries and Cream Lungwort, Lungwort
Common Comfrey
In Hindi
Lungwort
Hydrangea
In German
Lungenkraut
Hortensie
In French
pulmonaire
Hortensia
In Spanish
Lungwort
Hortensia
In Greek
Lungwort
υδραγεία
In Portuguese
pulmonária
Hortênsia
In Polish
płucnik
Hortensja
In Latin
Lungwort
Hibiscus
Family
Boraginaceae
Boraginaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
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Subfamily
Boraginoideae
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Season and Care of Lungwort and Common Comfrey
Season and care of Lungwort and Common Comfrey is important to know. While considering everything about Lungwort and Common Comfrey Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lungwort season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Common Comfrey season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Lungwort is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Common Comfrey is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Lungwort is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Common Comfrey is Acidic, Neutral.
Lungwort and Common Comfrey Physical Information
Lungwort and Common Comfrey physical information is very important for comparison. Lungwort height is 25.50 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Common Comfrey height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Lungwort and Common Comfrey are as follows:
Lungwort flower color: Pink, Rose and Blue Violet
Lungwort leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Silver
Common Comfrey flower color: White, Purple, Pink, Violet and Ivory
- Common Comfrey leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Care of Lungwort and Common Comfrey
Care of Lungwort and Common Comfrey include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Lungwort pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Common Comfrey 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 Common Comfrey needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.