Lungwort

Mock Orange

About Lungwort and Mock Orange

Lungwort

Mock Orange

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Perennial

Shrub

Origin

Mexico

Types

Benediction lungwort, Excalibur lungwort

Philadelphus coronarius, Philadelphus lewisii

Number of Varieties

1869

0 40000

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Habitat

Forest edges, Mountains

Wide range of ecological site

USDA Hardiness Zone

4-88-11

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

8-4

10-7

Sunset Zone

1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17

6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

Habit

Cushion/Mound-forming

Oval or Rounded

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

25.50 cm150.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

30.50 cm180.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Pink, Rose, Blue Violet

White

Flower Color Modifier

Fruit Color

Red, Orange

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

Dark Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Light Green

Dark Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Lung shaped

Ovate

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Fast

Type of Soil

Clay, Loam, Sand

Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter

Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Late Summer, Early Fall, Late Winter

Repeat Bloomer

✔ ✘

Tolerances

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

Container, Ground, Pot

How to Plant?

Divison, Seedlings

Seedlings, Transplanting

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Water when soil is dry, when new, water every week

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

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Type

Clay, Loam, Sand

Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Pruning

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Prune if you want to improve plant shape

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

14-14-14 Fertilizer, Fertilize in late fall, fertilize in spring, Requires high amount of nitrogen

Pests and Diseases

Powdery mildew, Slugs

Bacteria wilt, Red blotch

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Drought, Heat Tolerance

Facts

Flowers

Showy

Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

✔ ✘

Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

✔ ✘

Fragrant Fruit

✔ ✘

Fragrant Leaf

✔ ✘

Fragrant Bark/Stem

✔ ✘

Showy Foliage

✔ ✘

Showy Bark

✔ ✘

Foliage Texture

Coarse

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Glossy

Evergreen

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Invasive

✔ ✘

Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Hummingbirds

Allergy

allergic conjunctivitis, Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Brightens the skin complexion, Glowing Skin, Treatment of Dark Spots

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification, Provides ground cover

Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Astringent, Demulcent, Diaphoretic, Diuretic, Emollient, Exoectorant, Homeopathy, Opthalmic, Resolvent

Alzheimer’s Disease, Anxiety, Cancer, Diarrhea, Digestion problems, Liver problems, Menstrual Cramps, Respiratory Disorders, Weight loss

Part of Plant Used

Leaves

Whole plant

Other Uses

Used for its medicinal properties

Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Edging, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall

Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Tropical, Wall

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

PULMONARIA 'Berries and Cream' PP10597

CHOISYA ternata

Common Name

Berries and Cream Lungwort, Lungwort

Mexican Orange, Mock Orange

In Hindi

Lungwort

Philadelphus

In German

Lungenkraut

Pfeifensträucher

In French

pulmonaire

Philadelphus

In Spanish

Lungwort

Philadelphus

In Greek

Lungwort

Philadelphus

In Portuguese

pulmonária

Philadelphus

In Polish

płucnik

Jaśminowiec

In Latin

Lungwort

Philadelphus

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Ascomycota

Magnoliophyta

Class

Ascomycetes

Magnoliopsida

Order

Peltigerales

Cornales

Family

Boraginaceae

Rutaceae

Genus

Pulmonaria

Philadlephus

Clade

Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots

Tribe

Boragineae

Philadelpheae

Subfamily

Boraginoideae

Hydrangeoideae

Number of Species

18179

1 27800

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Properties of Lungwort and Mock Orange

Wondering what are the properties of Lungwort and Mock Orange? We provide you with everything About Lungwort and Mock Orange. Lungwort doesn't have thorns and Mock Orange doesn't have thorns. Also Lungwort does not have fragrant flowers. Lungwort has allergic reactions like and Mock Orange has allergic reactions like . Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Lungwort and Mock Orange and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Lungwort and Mock Orange

Season and care of Lungwort and Mock Orange is important to know. While considering everything about Lungwort and Mock Orange Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lungwort season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Mock Orange season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Lungwort is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Mock Orange is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Lungwort is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Mock Orange is Acidic, Neutral.

Lungwort and Mock Orange Physical Information

Lungwort and Mock Orange physical information is very important for comparison. Lungwort height is 25.50 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Mock Orange height is 150.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Lungwort and Mock Orange are as follows:

Lungwort flower color: Pink, Rose and Blue Violet
Lungwort leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Silver
Mock Orange flower color: White
Mock Orange leaf color: Green and Light Green

Care of Lungwort and Mock Orange

Care of Lungwort and Mock Orange include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Lungwort pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Mock Orange pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape. In summer Lungwort needs Drought Tolerant and in winter, it needs Adequately. Whereas, in summer Mock Orange needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.