Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Perennial
Sedge or Rush
Origin
Hybrid origin
Hybrid origin
Types
Benediction lungwort, Excalibur lungwort
Mexican Papyrus, Dwarf Papyrus, Giant Papyrus
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Forest edges, Mountains
Moist Soils, tropical environments, Tropical regions, Wet ground, Wet lands
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
9-12
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Cushion/Mound-forming
Clump-Forming
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Pink, Rose, Blue Violet
Sandy Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green, Silver
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green, Silver
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green, Silver
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Lung shaped
Grass like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter
Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water when soil is dry, when new, water every week
Average Water Needs, Keep ground moist, Requires a 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
Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Poorly 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
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Flying insects, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Edible Uses
Yes
Insignificant
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Provides ground cover
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Astringent, Demulcent, Diaphoretic, Diuretic, Emollient, Exoectorant, Homeopathy, Opthalmic, Resolvent
Cancer, Heals minor burns, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Stem
Other Uses
Used for its medicinal properties
Constructing Boats, Used as fuel, Used in paper industry
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edging, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Bog Garden, Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
PULMONARIA 'Berries and Cream' PP10597
CYPERUS 'Wild Spike'
Common Name
Berries and Cream Lungwort, Lungwort
Papyrus, Wild Spike Cyperus
In Hindi
Lungwort
पेपिरस संयंत्र
In German
Lungenkraut
Papyrus-Pflanze
In French
pulmonaire
usine papyrus
In Spanish
Lungwort
planta del papiro
In Portuguese
pulmonária
planta do papiro
In Polish
płucnik
Papyrus roślin
Phylum
Ascomycota
Magnoliophyta
Class
Ascomycetes
Agaricomycetes
Order
Peltigerales
Poales
Family
Boraginaceae
Cyperaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Boragineae
Cariceae
Subfamily
Boraginoideae
Cyperoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Lungwort and Papyrus
Season and care of Lungwort and Papyrus is important to know. While considering everything about Lungwort and Papyrus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lungwort season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Papyrus season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Lungwort is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Papyrus is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Lungwort is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Papyrus is Neutral.
Lungwort and Papyrus Physical Information
Lungwort and Papyrus physical information is very important for comparison. Lungwort height is 25.50 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Papyrus height is 45.70 cm and width Not Available. The color specification of Lungwort and Papyrus are as follows:
Lungwort flower color: Pink, Rose and Blue Violet
Lungwort leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Silver
Papyrus flower color: Sandy Brown
- Papyrus leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Lungwort and Papyrus
Care of Lungwort and Papyrus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Lungwort pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Papyrus 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 Papyrus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.