Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Types
Benediction lungwort, Excalibur lungwort
Eucalyptus crebra, Eucalyptus sideroxylon
Habitat
Forest edges, Mountains
gardens, Mountain tops, Open Forest, Roadsides, Tropical regions, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
9-11
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
H1, H2, 5, 6, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Cushion/Mound-forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Pink, Rose, Blue Violet
White, Pink, Rose
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Green, Light Pink
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green, Silver
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green, Silver
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green, Silver
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Lung shaped
Oblong
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, 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
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Winter, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Pollution, Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction
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
Requires watering in the growing season, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather, Water Deeply
In Summer
Drought Tolerant
Lots of watering
In Spring
Average Water
Moderate
In Winter
Adequately
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
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
Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Powdery mildew, Slugs
Pests and diseases free
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Pollution and Soil Compaction, Salt
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Provides ground cover
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Astringent, Demulcent, Diaphoretic, Diuretic, Emollient, Exoectorant, Homeopathy, Opthalmic, Resolvent
Cold
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Bark, Leaves
Other Uses
Used for its medicinal properties
Medicinal oil, Used as firewood, Wood is used for making furniture, Wood is used for ship building
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edging, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Feature Plant, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
PULMONARIA 'Berries and Cream' PP10597
EUCALYPTUS sideroxylon
Common Name
Berries and Cream Lungwort, Lungwort
Ironbark
In Hindi
Lungwort
Ironbark
In German
Lungenkraut
Ironbark
In French
pulmonaire
Ironbark
In Spanish
Lungwort
Ironbark
In Greek
Lungwort
Ironbark
In Portuguese
pulmonária
Ironbark
In Polish
płucnik
Ironbark
In Latin
Lungwort
Ironbark
Order
Peltigerales
Myrtales
Family
Boraginaceae
Myrtaceae
Genus
Pulmonaria
Eucalyptus
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Boragineae
Eucalypteae
Subfamily
Boraginoideae
Myrtoideae
Season and Care of Lungwort and Ironbark
Season and care of Lungwort and Ironbark is important to know. While considering everything about Lungwort and Ironbark Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lungwort season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Ironbark season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Lungwort is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Ironbark is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Lungwort is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Ironbark is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Lungwort and Ironbark Physical Information
Lungwort and Ironbark physical information is very important for comparison. Lungwort height is 25.50 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Ironbark height is 910.00 cm and width 760.00 cm. The color specification of Lungwort and Ironbark are as follows:
Lungwort flower color: Pink, Rose and Blue Violet
Lungwort leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Silver
Ironbark flower color: White, Pink and Rose
- Ironbark leaf color: Gray Green
Care of Lungwort and Ironbark
Care of Lungwort and Ironbark include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Lungwort pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Ironbark pruning is done Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads. In summer Lungwort needs Drought Tolerant and in winter, it needs Adequately. Whereas, in summer Ironbark needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.