Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
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Eastern Europe, Western Asia
Types
Benediction lungwort, Excalibur lungwort
Common Cattail, Southern Cattail, Dwarf Bulrush
Habitat
Forest edges, Mountains
Lake margins, Ponds, Swamps
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
3-11
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
21,22
Habit
Cushion/Mound-forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Pink, Rose, Blue Violet
Yellow, Green, Brown, Chocolate
Flower Color Modifier
-
-
Fruit Color
-
Light brown, Light Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green, Silver
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green, Silver
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green, Silver
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Brown
Leaf Shape
Lung shaped
Long linear and narrow
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, In Water
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
Runners
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Water when soil is dry, when new, water every week
Plant grows in water
In Summer
Drought Tolerant
Aquatic Plant
In Spring
Average Water
Aquatic Plant
In Winter
Adequately
Aquatic Plant
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune in early spring, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Nitrogen, Phosphate
Pests and Diseases
Powdery mildew, Slugs
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
-
Birds, Flying insects
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes, Water gardening
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Provides ground cover
Food for animals, Food for birds, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds
Medicinal Uses
Astringent, Demulcent, Diaphoretic, Diuretic, Emollient, Exoectorant, Homeopathy, Opthalmic, Resolvent
Nutrients
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Leaves
Other Uses
Used for its medicinal properties
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edging, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Bog Garden, Container, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
PULMONARIA 'Berries and Cream' PP10597
TYPHA minima
Common Name
Berries and Cream Lungwort, Lungwort
Dwarf Cattail
In Hindi
Lungwort
बौना कैटेल
In German
Lungenkraut
Dwarf Rohrkolben
In French
pulmonaire
Cattail nain
In Spanish
Lungwort
Espadaña enano
In Greek
Lungwort
Νάνος Cattail
In Portuguese
pulmonária
Tifa Dwarf
In Polish
płucnik
Dwarf Ożypałka
In Latin
Lungwort
Pumilio Cattail
Phylum
Ascomycota
Tracheophyta
Class
Ascomycetes
Liliopsida
Order
Peltigerales
Poales
Family
Boraginaceae
Typhaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Subfamily
Boraginoideae
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Season and Care of Lungwort and Dwarf Cattail
Season and care of Lungwort and Dwarf Cattail is important to know. While considering everything about Lungwort and Dwarf Cattail Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lungwort season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Dwarf Cattail season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Lungwort is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Dwarf Cattail is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Lungwort is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Dwarf Cattail is Acidic, Neutral.
Lungwort and Dwarf Cattail Physical Information
Lungwort and Dwarf Cattail physical information is very important for comparison. Lungwort height is 25.50 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Dwarf Cattail height is 30.50 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Lungwort and Dwarf Cattail are as follows:
Lungwort flower color: Pink, Rose and Blue Violet
Lungwort leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Silver
Dwarf Cattail flower color: Yellow, Green, Brown and Chocolate
- Dwarf Cattail leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Lungwort and Dwarf Cattail
Care of Lungwort and Dwarf Cattail include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Lungwort pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Dwarf Cattail pruning is done Prune in early spring, 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 Dwarf Cattail needs Aquatic Plant and in winter, it needs Aquatic Plant.