Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Hybrid origin
China, Korea
Types
Benediction lungwort, Excalibur lungwort
Fuyu Persimmons
Hachiya Persimmons
Among(Ye mon)
Maru Persimmons
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Forest edges, Mountains
Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
6-10
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
H1, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Cushion/Mound-forming
Pyramidal
Flower Color
Pink, Rose, Blue Violet
Light Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Orange
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
Yellow, Burgundy, Orange Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Lung shaped
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter
Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water when soil is dry, when new, water every week
Do not water excessively, Do not water frequently, Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering
In Summer
Drought Tolerant
Lots of watering
In Spring
Average Water
Moderate
In Winter
Adequately
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
Pests and Diseases
Powdery mildew, Slugs
Caterpillars, Mealybugs, Nematodes, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Full Sun, Variety of soil types
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Self-Sowing
Yes
Not Available
Attracts
Not Available
Birds
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Bonsai
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Provides ground cover
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Astringent, Demulcent, Diaphoretic, Diuretic, Emollient, Exoectorant, Homeopathy, Opthalmic, Resolvent
Anthelmintic, Antitussive, Antivinous, Appetizer, Astringent, Demulcent, Expectorant, Laxative
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Fruits
Other Uses
Used for its medicinal properties
Cosmetics
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edging, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
PULMONARIA 'Berries and Cream' PP10597
DIOSPYROS kaki 'Hongsi'
Common Name
Berries and Cream Lungwort, Lungwort
Asian Persimmon, Hongsi Persimmon, Japanese Persimmon, Kaki
In Hindi
Lungwort
Japanese Persimmon
In German
Lungenkraut
Japanese Persimmon
In French
pulmonaire
Persimmon japonais
In Spanish
Lungwort
El caqui japonés
In Greek
Lungwort
Ιαπωνικά Λωτός
In Portuguese
pulmonária
Persimmon japonês
In Polish
płucnik
japoński Persimmon
In Latin
Lungwort
Persimmon Italica
Phylum
Ascomycota
Tracheophyta
Class
Ascomycetes
Magnoliopsida
Order
Peltigerales
Ericales
Family
Boraginaceae
Ebenaceae
Genus
Pulmonaria
Diospyros
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Boragineae
Not Available
Subfamily
Boraginoideae
Not Available
Season and Care of Lungwort and Japanese Persimmon
Season and care of Lungwort and Japanese Persimmon is important to know. While considering everything about Lungwort and Japanese Persimmon Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lungwort season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Japanese Persimmon season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Lungwort is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Japanese Persimmon is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Lungwort is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Japanese Persimmon is Acidic, Neutral.
Lungwort and Japanese Persimmon Physical Information
Lungwort and Japanese Persimmon physical information is very important for comparison. Lungwort height is 25.50 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Japanese Persimmon height is 760.00 cm and width 550.00 cm. The color specification of Lungwort and Japanese Persimmon are as follows:
Lungwort flower color: Pink, Rose and Blue Violet
Lungwort leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Silver
Japanese Persimmon flower color: Light Yellow
- Japanese Persimmon leaf color: Green
Care of Lungwort and Japanese Persimmon
Care of Lungwort and Japanese Persimmon include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Lungwort pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Japanese Persimmon 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 Japanese Persimmon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.