Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Hybrid origin
Mexico, Central America, South America
Types
Benediction lungwort, Excalibur lungwort
Poblano, Thai pepper, Cayenne pepper
Habitat
Forest edges, Mountains
Cultivated Beds
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
10-11
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
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Pink, Rose, Blue Violet
White
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Red, Green, Crimson
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green, Silver
Pale Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green, Silver
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green, Silver
Green, Black
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Lung shaped
Cordate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water when soil is dry, when new, water every week
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
Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Balanced organic fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Powdery mildew, Slugs
Anthracnose, Aphids, Bacterial leaf spot, Bacterial soft rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Beetles, Bugs, Insects
Allergy
Not Available
Rash, Swelling
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
Antidiarrhoeal, Antiemetic, Antirheumatic, Antispasmodic, Appetizer, Digestive
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Used for its medicinal properties
Used as a potherb, Used as colouring in foods, Used in curries, soups, stews
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edging, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical
Botanical Name
PULMONARIA 'Berries and Cream' PP10597
CAPSICUM annuum 'Boldog Hungarian Spice'
Common Name
Berries and Cream Lungwort, Lungwort
Boldog Hungarian Spice Pepper, Paprika Pepper
In Hindi
Lungwort
Paprika Pepper
In German
Lungenkraut
Paprika -Pfeffer
In French
pulmonaire
Paprika Pepper
In Spanish
Lungwort
Pimentón pimienta
In Greek
Lungwort
πάπρικα πιπέρι
In Portuguese
pulmonária
Paprika pimenta
In Polish
płucnik
Papryka Papryka
In Latin
Lungwort
Paprika Pepper
Phylum
Ascomycota
Magnoliophyta
Class
Ascomycetes
Magnoliopsida
Order
Peltigerales
Solanales
Family
Boraginaceae
Solanaceae
Genus
Pulmonaria
Capsicum
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Boragineae
Capsiceae
Subfamily
Boraginoideae
Solanoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Lungwort and Paprika Pepper
Season and care of Lungwort and Paprika Pepper is important to know. While considering everything about Lungwort and Paprika Pepper Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lungwort season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Paprika Pepper season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Lungwort is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Paprika Pepper is Loam while the PH of soil for Lungwort is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Paprika Pepper is Neutral.
Lungwort and Paprika Pepper Physical Information
Lungwort and Paprika Pepper physical information is very important for comparison. Lungwort height is 25.50 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Paprika Pepper height is 60.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Lungwort and Paprika Pepper are as follows:
Lungwort flower color: Pink, Rose and Blue Violet
Lungwort leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Silver
Paprika Pepper flower color: White
- Paprika Pepper leaf color: Pale Green
Care of Lungwort and Paprika Pepper
Care of Lungwort and Paprika Pepper include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Lungwort pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Paprika Pepper 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 Paprika Pepper needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.