Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Types
Benediction lungwort, Excalibur lungwort
Perennial Grass
Habitat
Forest edges, Mountains
Floodplains, Forest margins, Tropical regions, waterways, Wet lands, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
7-11
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
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Pink, Rose, Blue Violet
Sandy Brown
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green, Silver
Purple
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green, Silver
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green, Silver
Purple
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Purple
Leaf Shape
Lung shaped
Long Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
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
Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Cold climate, Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
Budding, Seedlings
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
Moderate
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
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Nitrogen, organic fertlizers
Pests and Diseases
Powdery mildew, Slugs
Insects, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Cold climate, Drought, Salt
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
-
Birds, Flying insects
Allergy
-
Asthma, breathing problems
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Provides ground cover
Air purification, Amazing growth rate, Food for animals, Food for insects, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shelter for wildlife, Wildlife, Windbreak
Medicinal Uses
Astringent, Demulcent, Diaphoretic, Diuretic, Emollient, Exoectorant, Homeopathy, Opthalmic, Resolvent
Eye Problems, Headache, Skin Disorders, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Used for its medicinal properties
Food for animals, Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edging, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Bedding Plant, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
PULMONARIA 'Berries and Cream' PP10597
PENNISETUM purpureum 'Prince'
Common Name
Berries and Cream Lungwort, Lungwort
Elephant Grass
In Hindi
Lungwort
हाथी घास
In German
Lungenkraut
Elefantengras
In French
pulmonaire
l'herbe à éléphant
In Spanish
Lungwort
pasto elefante
In Greek
Lungwort
ελέφαντα χόρτο
In Portuguese
pulmonária
capim-elefante
In Polish
płucnik
trawa słoniowa
In Latin
Lungwort
elephanti herba
Phylum
Ascomycota
Magnoliophyta
Class
Ascomycetes
Liliopsida
Order
Peltigerales
Poales
Family
Boraginaceae
Poaceae
Genus
Pulmonaria
Pennisetum
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Boragineae
Paniceae
Subfamily
Boraginoideae
Panicoideae
Season and Care of Lungwort and Elephant Grass
Season and care of Lungwort and Elephant Grass is important to know. While considering everything about Lungwort and Elephant Grass Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lungwort season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Elephant Grass season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Lungwort is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Elephant Grass is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Lungwort is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Elephant Grass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Lungwort and Elephant Grass Physical Information
Lungwort and Elephant Grass physical information is very important for comparison. Lungwort height is 25.50 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Elephant Grass height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Lungwort and Elephant Grass are as follows:
Lungwort flower color: Pink, Rose and Blue Violet
Lungwort leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Silver
Elephant Grass flower color: Sandy Brown
- Elephant Grass leaf color: Purple
Care of Lungwort and Elephant Grass
Care of Lungwort and Elephant Grass include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Lungwort pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Elephant Grass pruning is done 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 Elephant Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.