Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
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Southwestern United States, Mexico, Central America, South America, Argentina, Brazil
Types
Benediction lungwort, Excalibur lungwort
Yellow elder, Ginger thomas
Habitat
Forest edges, Mountains
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
8-15
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
H1, H2, 10, 12, 13, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Cushion/Mound-forming
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Flower Color
Pink, Rose, Blue Violet
Lemon yellow
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green, Silver
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green, Silver
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green, Silver
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Lung shaped
Lance 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
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
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Cold climate, Drought
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
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Drought Tolerant
Ample Water
In Spring
Average Water
Average Water
In Winter
Adequately
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
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
Prune in winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium
Pests and Diseases
Powdery mildew, Slugs
Red blotch, Sawfly Larvae
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Cold climate, Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
-
Birds, Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Provides ground cover
Air purification, Food for insects
Medicinal Uses
Astringent, Demulcent, Diaphoretic, Diuretic, Emollient, Exoectorant, Homeopathy, Opthalmic, Resolvent
Diuretic
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
-
Other Uses
Used for its medicinal properties
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edging, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
PULMONARIA 'Berries and Cream' PP10597
TECOMA stans
Common Name
Berries and Cream Lungwort, Lungwort
Esperanza , Yellow Trumpetbush
In Hindi
Lungwort
Esperanza
In German
Lungenkraut
Esperanza
In French
pulmonaire
Esperanza
In Spanish
Lungwort
Esperanza
In Greek
Lungwort
Esperanza
In Portuguese
pulmonária
Esperanza
In Polish
płucnik
Esperanza
In Latin
Lungwort
Esperanza
Phylum
Ascomycota
Tracheophyta
Class
Ascomycetes
Magnoliopsida
Order
Peltigerales
Lamiales
Family
Boraginaceae
Bignoniaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Boragineae
Tecomeae
Subfamily
Boraginoideae
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Season and Care of Lungwort and Esperanza
Season and care of Lungwort and Esperanza is important to know. While considering everything about Lungwort and Esperanza Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lungwort season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Esperanza season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Lungwort is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Esperanza is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Lungwort is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Esperanza is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Lungwort and Esperanza Physical Information
Lungwort and Esperanza physical information is very important for comparison. Lungwort height is 25.50 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Esperanza height is 300.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Lungwort and Esperanza are as follows:
Lungwort flower color: Pink, Rose and Blue Violet
Lungwort leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Silver
Esperanza flower color: Lemon yellow
- Esperanza leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Lungwort and Esperanza
Care of Lungwort and Esperanza include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Lungwort pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Esperanza pruning is done Prune in winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, 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 Esperanza needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.