Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Perennial
Flowering Plants, Vegetable
Origin
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Argentina, Brazil, Central America, Chile, Mexico, South America
Types
Benediction lungwort, Excalibur lungwort
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Habitat
Forest edges, Mountains
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USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
8-10
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
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Habit
Cushion/Mound-forming
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Flower Color
Pink, Rose, Blue Violet
Orange, Peach, Pink, Red, Rose, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
-
-
Fruit Color
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Pink, Red, White
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green, Silver
Green, Light 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
Green
Leaf Shape
Lung shaped
Trumpet
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Fall, Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial shade, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter
Early Fall, Early Summer, Fall, Indeterminate, Late Spring, Late Summer, Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
From Rhizomes
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water when soil is dry, when new, water every week
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Does not require lot of 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
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial shade, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Powdery mildew, Slugs
Mosaic viruses
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
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Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
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Environmental Uses
Air purification, Provides ground cover
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Astringent, Demulcent, Diaphoretic, Diuretic, Emollient, Exoectorant, Homeopathy, Opthalmic, Resolvent
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Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Fruits
Other Uses
Used for its medicinal properties
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Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edging, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Foundation
Botanical Name
PULMONARIA 'Berries and Cream' PP10597
TROPAEOLUM tuberosum
Common Name
Berries and Cream Lungwort, Lungwort
Anu, Tuberous Nasturtium
In Hindi
Lungwort
Tuberous Nasturtium
In German
Lungenkraut
Tuberöse Kapuzinerkresse
In French
pulmonaire
Capucine tubéreuse
In Spanish
Lungwort
tuberosa capuchina
In Greek
Lungwort
Οζώδης Νεροκάρδαμο
In Portuguese
pulmonária
tuberosa chagas
In Polish
płucnik
bulwiaste Nasturcja
In Latin
Lungwort
Morbus nasturtium
Order
Peltigerales
Brassicales
Family
Boraginaceae
Tropaeolaceae
Genus
Pulmonaria
Tropaeolum
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
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Subfamily
Boraginoideae
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Season and Care of Lungwort and Mashua
Season and care of Lungwort and Mashua is important to know. While considering everything about Lungwort and Mashua Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lungwort season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Mashua season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Lungwort is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Mashua is Loam while the PH of soil for Lungwort is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Mashua is Acidic, Neutral.
Lungwort and Mashua Physical Information
Lungwort and Mashua physical information is very important for comparison. Lungwort height is 25.50 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Mashua height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Lungwort and Mashua are as follows:
Lungwort flower color: Pink, Rose and Blue Violet
Lungwort leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Silver
Mashua flower color: Orange, Peach, Pink, Red, Rose and Yellow
- Mashua leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Lungwort and Mashua
Care of Lungwort and Mashua include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Lungwort pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Mashua pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads. In summer Lungwort needs Drought Tolerant and in winter, it needs Adequately. Whereas, in summer Mashua needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.