Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Hybrid origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Southwestern United States, Canada
Types
Benediction lungwort, Excalibur lungwort
Cercis
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Forest edges, Mountains
Bluffs, stream banks, Wet forest, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
3-9
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20
Habit
Cushion/Mound-forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Pink, Rose, Blue Violet
White, Purple, Pink, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Brown, Chocolate
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green, Silver
Purple, Plum
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green, Silver
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green, Silver
Yellow, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Lung shaped
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
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, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Dry soil, Salt, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Water when soil is dry, when new, water every week
Requires regular watering, Water more in summer
In Summer
Drought Tolerant
Lots of watering
In Spring
Average Water
Ample Water
In Winter
Adequately
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, 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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove hanging branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
fertilize in growing season, Nitrogen, slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Powdery mildew, Slugs
Caterpillars, Red blotch, Scale
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Dry soil, Salt, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Birds
Allergy
Not Available
Mild Allergen
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Bonsai, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
No Beauty Benefits
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Provides ground cover
Air purification, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Astringent, Demulcent, Diaphoretic, Diuretic, Emollient, Exoectorant, Homeopathy, Opthalmic, Resolvent
Astringent, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Fever, Leukemia
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Bark, Buds, Flowers, Seeds
Other Uses
Used for its medicinal properties
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as firewood, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used for woodware
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edging, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
PULMONARIA 'Berries and Cream' PP10597
CERCIS canadensis
Common Name
Berries and Cream Lungwort, Lungwort
Eastern Redbud
In Hindi
Lungwort
Eastern Redbud
In German
Lungenkraut
OstRedbud
In French
pulmonaire
Redbud Orient
In Spanish
Lungwort
Eastern Redbud
In Greek
Lungwort
Ανατολική κουτσουπιά
In Portuguese
pulmonária
Redbud oriental
In Polish
płucnik
Redbud wschodniej
Phylum
Ascomycota
Tracheophyta
Class
Ascomycetes
Magnoliopsida
Order
Peltigerales
Fabales
Family
Boraginaceae
Fabaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Boragineae
Cercideae
Subfamily
Boraginoideae
Caesalpiniaceae
Season and Care of Lungwort and Eastern Redbud
Season and care of Lungwort and Eastern Redbud is important to know. While considering everything about Lungwort and Eastern Redbud Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lungwort season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Eastern Redbud season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Lungwort is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Eastern Redbud is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Lungwort is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Eastern Redbud is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Lungwort and Eastern Redbud Physical Information
Lungwort and Eastern Redbud physical information is very important for comparison. Lungwort height is 25.50 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Eastern Redbud height is 760.00 cm and width 760.00 cm. The color specification of Lungwort and Eastern Redbud are as follows:
Lungwort flower color: Pink, Rose and Blue Violet
Lungwort leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Silver
Eastern Redbud flower color: White, Purple, Pink and Light Pink
- Eastern Redbud leaf color: Purple and Plum
Care of Lungwort and Eastern Redbud
Care of Lungwort and Eastern Redbud include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Lungwort pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Eastern Redbud pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove hanging branches. In summer Lungwort needs Drought Tolerant and in winter, it needs Adequately. Whereas, in summer Eastern Redbud needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.