Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Hybrid origin
Mexico, Central America, South America
Types
Benediction lungwort, Excalibur lungwort
Dysphania ambrosioides (L.) Mosyakin & Clemants
Habitat
Forest edges, Mountains
shrublands, tropical grasslands
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
Not Available
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Cushion/Mound-forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Pink, Rose, Blue Violet
Green
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Green, Light Green, Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green, Silver
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green, Silver
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green, Silver
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Lung shaped
Lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
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 Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
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
Requires a lot of watering, Requires regular 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, 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, 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
Pests and Diseases
Powdery mildew, Slugs
Pest Free
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Bees, Flies
Allergy
Not Available
allergic reaction, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
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
Detoxification, Insect Bites, Stomach pain, Treat Parasitic Intestinal Worms
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Used for its medicinal properties
Pesticide, The essential oil is used as insect repellent
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edging, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Container, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
PULMONARIA 'Berries and Cream' PP10597
CHENOPODIUM ambrosioides
Common Name
Berries and Cream Lungwort, Lungwort
Mexican Tea
In Hindi
Lungwort
Dysphania ambrosioides
In German
Lungenkraut
Mexikanischer Drüsengänsefuß
In French
pulmonaire
Épazote
In Spanish
Lungwort
Dysphania ambrosioides
In Greek
Lungwort
Μεξικού τσάι
In Portuguese
pulmonária
Dysphania ambrosioides
In Polish
płucnik
Komosa piżmowa
In Latin
Lungwort
Dysphania ambrosioides
Phylum
Ascomycota
Tracheophyta
Class
Ascomycetes
Magnoliopsida
Order
Peltigerales
Caryophyllales
Family
Boraginaceae
Chenopodiaceae
Genus
Pulmonaria
Dysphania
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Boragineae
Dysphanieae
Subfamily
Boraginoideae
Chenopodioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Lungwort and Mexican Tea
Season and care of Lungwort and Mexican Tea is important to know. While considering everything about Lungwort and Mexican Tea Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lungwort season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Mexican Tea season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Lungwort is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Mexican Tea is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Lungwort is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Mexican Tea is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Lungwort and Mexican Tea Physical Information
Lungwort and Mexican Tea physical information is very important for comparison. Lungwort height is 25.50 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Mexican Tea height is 45.70 cm and width 50.80 cm. The color specification of Lungwort and Mexican Tea are as follows:
Lungwort flower color: Pink, Rose and Blue Violet
Lungwort leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Silver
Mexican Tea flower color: Green
- Mexican Tea leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Lungwort and Mexican Tea
Care of Lungwort and Mexican Tea include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Lungwort pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Mexican Tea 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 Mexican Tea needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.