Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Hybrid origin
Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Southwestern United States, Texas, Canada, Mexico
Types
Benediction lungwort, Excalibur lungwort
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Forest edges, Mountains
Dry areas, Prairies, Rocky areas, rocky outcrops
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
3-10
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
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Pink, Rose, Blue Violet
Yellow, Purple, Burgundy, Light Green, Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green, Silver
Light Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green, Silver
Light Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green, Silver
Light Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Lung shaped
Subulate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Summer
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
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
Average Water Needs, Water in morning to avoid prompting diseases
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, 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
Cut or pinch the stems, Pinch Tips, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
Pests and Diseases
Powdery mildew, Slugs
Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Dry Conditions, Dry soil, Full Sun
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Not Available
Rhinitis
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Borders
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
Analgesic
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Flowers
Other Uses
Used for its medicinal properties
Can be made into a herbal tea, Used in making tea
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edging, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
PULMONARIA 'Berries and Cream' PP10597
RATIBIDA columnifera
Common Name
Berries and Cream Lungwort, Lungwort
Mexican Hat
In Hindi
Lungwort
Mexican Hat
In German
Lungenkraut
Mexican Hat
In French
pulmonaire
Mexican Hat
In Spanish
Lungwort
mexican Hat
In Greek
Lungwort
Mexican Hat
In Portuguese
pulmonária
Mexican Hat
In Polish
płucnik
Mexican Hat
In Latin
Lungwort
Mexicanus Hat
Phylum
Ascomycota
Tracheophyta
Class
Ascomycetes
Magnoliopsida
Order
Peltigerales
Asterales
Family
Boraginaceae
Asteraceae
Genus
Pulmonaria
Ratibida
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Boragineae
Not Available
Subfamily
Boraginoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Lungwort and Mexican Hat
Season and care of Lungwort and Mexican Hat is important to know. While considering everything about Lungwort and Mexican Hat Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lungwort season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Mexican Hat season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Lungwort is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Mexican Hat is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Lungwort is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Mexican Hat is Neutral.
Lungwort and Mexican Hat Physical Information
Lungwort and Mexican Hat physical information is very important for comparison. Lungwort height is 25.50 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Mexican Hat height is 30.00 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Lungwort and Mexican Hat are as follows:
Lungwort flower color: Pink, Rose and Blue Violet
Lungwort leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Silver
Mexican Hat flower color: Yellow, Purple, Burgundy, Light Green and Brown
- Mexican Hat leaf color: Light Green and Gray Green
Care of Lungwort and Mexican Hat
Care of Lungwort and Mexican Hat include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Lungwort pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Mexican Hat pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Pinch Tips, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads. In summer Lungwort needs Drought Tolerant and in winter, it needs Adequately. Whereas, in summer Mexican Hat needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.