Life Span
Perennial
Annual or Biennial
Origin
Hybrid origin
Europe, Asia
Types
Benediction lungwort, Excalibur lungwort
April Cross, Cherry Belle, Sicily Giant
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Forest edges, Mountains
Unknown
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
Not Available
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
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
Pink, Rose, Blue Violet
White
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
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
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Lung shaped
Spinach Type
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
From bulbs
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water when soil is dry, when new, water every week
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
In Summer
Drought Tolerant
Lots of watering
In Spring
Average Water
Moderate
In Winter
Adequately
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
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
No pruning needed
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost, Fertilize the soil instead of direct applying
Pests and Diseases
Powdery mildew, Slugs
Alternaria leaf blight, Black root rot, Clubroot, Damping-off, Downy mildew, Fusarium wilt, Scab, white rust
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Beetles, Leafminer
Allergy
Not Available
Headache, Itchiness, Skin rash, Stomach pain
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Remove blemishes, Removes pimples
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Provides ground cover
Not Available
Medicinal Uses
Astringent, Demulcent, Diaphoretic, Diuretic, Emollient, Exoectorant, Homeopathy, Opthalmic, Resolvent
Asthma, Bronchitis, Cancer, Cardiovascular problems, constipation, Dehydration, Detoxifies lever, Diabetes, Digestion problems, Fever, High blood pressure, Immunity, Insect Bites, Jaundice, Kidney problems, Leucoderma, Liver problems, Piles, Respiratory Disorders, Skin Disorders, Sore throat, Urinary tract problems, Vitamin C, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Used for its medicinal properties
Employed in herbal medicine, Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edging, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Edible, Herb, Vegetable
Botanical Name
PULMONARIA 'Berries and Cream' PP10597
RHAPHANUS sativus 'D'Avignon'
Common Name
Berries and Cream Lungwort, Lungwort
French radish,“French Breakfast” radish
In Hindi
Lungwort
फ्रेंच मूली
In German
Lungenkraut
Französisch Rettich
In French
pulmonaire
radis français
In Spanish
Lungwort
rábano francés
In Greek
Lungwort
Γαλλικά ραπανάκι
In Portuguese
pulmonária
rabanete Francês
In Polish
płucnik
French Radish
In Latin
Lungwort
French radicula
Phylum
Ascomycota
Magnoliophyta
Class
Ascomycetes
Magnoliopsida
Order
Peltigerales
Capparales
Family
Boraginaceae
Brassicaceae
Genus
Pulmonaria
Raphanus
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Boragineae
Not Available
Subfamily
Boraginoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Lungwort and French Radish
Season and care of Lungwort and French Radish is important to know. While considering everything about Lungwort and French Radish Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lungwort season is Spring, Summer and Fall and French Radish season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Lungwort is Clay, Loam, Sand and for French Radish is Loam while the PH of soil for Lungwort is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for French Radish is Neutral.
Lungwort and French Radish Physical Information
Lungwort and French Radish physical information is very important for comparison. Lungwort height is 25.50 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas French Radish height is 10.20 cm and width 10.20 cm. The color specification of Lungwort and French Radish are as follows:
Lungwort flower color: Pink, Rose and Blue Violet
Lungwort leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Silver
French Radish flower color: White
- French Radish leaf color: Green
Care of Lungwort and French Radish
Care of Lungwort and French Radish include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Lungwort pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and French Radish pruning is done No pruning needed. In summer Lungwort needs Drought Tolerant and in winter, it needs Adequately. Whereas, in summer French Radish needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.