Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Perennial
Flowering Plants
Origin
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Southwestern United States, California
Types
Benediction lungwort, Excalibur lungwort
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Habitat
Forest edges, Mountains
Dry areas, meadows
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
4-9
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, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Cushion/Mound-forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Pink, Rose, Blue Violet
Crimson
Flower Color Modifier
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Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green, Silver
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green, Silver
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green, Silver
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
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Leaf Shape
Lung shaped
Oblong
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Summer
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
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water when soil is dry, when new, water every week
Do Not over Water, Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply, Water when soil is dry
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
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
Powdery mildew, Slugs
Insects
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
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
Burns, Snakebite, Stomach aliments
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
Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
PULMONARIA 'Berries and Cream' PP10597
PENSTEMON eatonii
Common Name
Berries and Cream Lungwort, Lungwort
Firecracker Penstemon
In Hindi
Lungwort
Firecracker penstemon
In German
Lungenkraut
Kracher penstemon
In French
pulmonaire
Firecracker penstemon
In Spanish
Lungwort
Penstemon del petardo
In Greek
Lungwort
πυροτέχνημα penstemon
In Portuguese
pulmonária
Penstemon do foguete
In Polish
płucnik
petarda penstemon
In Latin
Lungwort
Firecracker Persicaria
Order
Peltigerales
Lamiales
Family
Boraginaceae
Scrophulariaceae
Genus
Pulmonaria
Penstemon
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Boraginoideae
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Season and Care of Lungwort and Firecracker Penstemon
Season and care of Lungwort and Firecracker Penstemon is important to know. While considering everything about Lungwort and Firecracker Penstemon Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lungwort season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Firecracker Penstemon season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Lungwort is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Firecracker Penstemon is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Lungwort is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Firecracker Penstemon is Neutral, Alkaline.
Lungwort and Firecracker Penstemon Physical Information
Lungwort and Firecracker Penstemon physical information is very important for comparison. Lungwort height is 25.50 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Firecracker Penstemon height is 61.00 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Lungwort and Firecracker Penstemon are as follows:
Lungwort flower color: Pink, Rose and Blue Violet
Lungwort leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Silver
Firecracker Penstemon flower color: Crimson
- Firecracker Penstemon leaf color: Green
Care of Lungwort and Firecracker Penstemon
Care of Lungwort and Firecracker Penstemon include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Lungwort pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Firecracker Penstemon pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads. In summer Lungwort needs Drought Tolerant and in winter, it needs Adequately. Whereas, in summer Firecracker Penstemon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.