Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
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North America, United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, Canada
Types
Benediction lungwort, Excalibur lungwort
Blue False Indigo
White False Indigo
Habitat
Forest edges, Mountains
gardens, Grassland, Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
2-8
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
Habit
Cushion/Mound-forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Pink, Rose, Blue Violet
Purple
Flower Color Modifier
-
-
Fruit Color
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Light Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green, Silver
Light Green, Gray Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green, Silver
Light Green, Gray Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green, Silver
Light Green, Gray Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
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Leaf Shape
Lung shaped
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water when soil is dry, when new, water every week
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Drought Tolerant
Lots of watering
In Spring
Average Water
Moderate
In Winter
Adequately
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
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, 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
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Provides ground cover
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Astringent, Demulcent, Diaphoretic, Diuretic, Emollient, Exoectorant, Homeopathy, Opthalmic, Resolvent
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Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used for its medicinal properties
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
Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
PULMONARIA 'Berries and Cream' PP10597
AMORPHA canescens
Common Name
Berries and Cream Lungwort, Lungwort
False Indigo
In German
Lungenkraut
falsches Indigo
In French
pulmonaire
faux Indigo
In Spanish
Lungwort
Falso Indigo
In Greek
Lungwort
Λάθος Indigo
In Portuguese
pulmonária
false Indigo
In Polish
płucnik
fałsz Indigo
In Latin
Lungwort
falsum indicum
Phylum
Ascomycota
Magnoliophyta
Order
Peltigerales
Fabales
Family
Boraginaceae
Fabaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Boraginoideae
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Season and Care of Lungwort and False Indigo
Season and care of Lungwort and False Indigo is important to know. While considering everything about Lungwort and False Indigo Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lungwort season is Spring, Summer and Fall and False Indigo season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Lungwort is Clay, Loam, Sand and for False Indigo is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Lungwort is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for False Indigo is Neutral, Alkaline.
Lungwort and False Indigo Physical Information
Lungwort and False Indigo physical information is very important for comparison. Lungwort height is 25.50 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas False Indigo height is 60.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Lungwort and False Indigo are as follows:
Lungwort flower color: Pink, Rose and Blue Violet
Lungwort leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Silver
False Indigo flower color: Purple
- False Indigo leaf color: Light Green, Gray Green and Gray
Care of Lungwort and False Indigo
Care of Lungwort and False Indigo include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Lungwort pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and False Indigo 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 False Indigo needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.