Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Perennial
Flowering Plants
Origin
Hybrid origin
Asia, Central Asia, Europe, Mediterranean, Northern Africa, South Africa, Western Asia
Types
Benediction lungwort, Excalibur lungwort
Gladiolus abbreviatus, Gladiolus gunnisii, Gladiolus pretoriensis
Habitat
Forest edges, Mountains
Mediterranean region, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
4-9
AHS Heat Zone
8-4
Not Available
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
Not Available
Habit
Cushion/Mound-forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Pink, Rose, Blue Violet
Orange, Pink, Red, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green, Silver
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green, Silver
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green, Silver
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Lung shaped
Long Broad
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Average
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter
Not Available
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
From bulbs, Tubers
Plant Maintenance
Medium
High
Watering Requirements
Water when soil is dry, when new, water every week
occasional watering once established, Requires plenty of water during the growing season
In Summer
Drought Tolerant
Ample Water
In Spring
Average Water
Average Water
In Winter
Adequately
Thoroughly
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Average
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
5-10-10 fertilizer, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Powdery mildew, Slugs
fungus
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Double
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Bees, Not Available
Allergy
Not Available
allergic reaction, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
No Beauty Benefits
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Provides ground cover
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Astringent, Demulcent, Diaphoretic, Diuretic, Emollient, Exoectorant, Homeopathy, Opthalmic, Resolvent
constipation, Diarrhea
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Flowers, Tuber
Other Uses
Used for its medicinal properties
Basketary, 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
Cottage garden, Feature Plant
Botanical Name
PULMONARIA 'Berries and Cream' PP10597
Gladiolus
Common Name
Berries and Cream Lungwort, Lungwort
Gladiolus
In Hindi
Lungwort
ग्लेडियोलस
In German
Lungenkraut
Gladiolen
In French
pulmonaire
Glaïeul
In Spanish
Lungwort
Gladiolus
In Greek
Lungwort
γλαδιόλα
In Portuguese
pulmonária
Gladiolus
In Polish
płucnik
mieczyk
In Latin
Lungwort
Gladiolus
Phylum
Ascomycota
Magnoliophyta
Class
Ascomycetes
Liliopsida
Order
Peltigerales
Liliales
Family
Boraginaceae
Iridaceae
Genus
Pulmonaria
Gladiolus
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Subfamily
Boraginoideae
Ixioideae
Season and Care of Lungwort and Gladiolus
Season and care of Lungwort and Gladiolus is important to know. While considering everything about Lungwort and Gladiolus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lungwort season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Gladiolus season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Lungwort is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Gladiolus is Average while the PH of soil for Lungwort is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Gladiolus is Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral.
Lungwort and Gladiolus Physical Information
Lungwort and Gladiolus physical information is very important for comparison. Lungwort height is 25.50 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Gladiolus height is 60.00 cm and width 40.00 cm. The color specification of Lungwort and Gladiolus are as follows:
Lungwort flower color: Pink, Rose and Blue Violet
Lungwort leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Silver
Gladiolus flower color: Orange, Pink, Red and Yellow
- Gladiolus leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Lungwort and Gladiolus
Care of Lungwort and Gladiolus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Lungwort pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Gladiolus pruning is done Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth. In summer Lungwort needs Drought Tolerant and in winter, it needs Adequately. Whereas, in summer Gladiolus needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Thoroughly.