Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
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Mexico, Central America, South America
Types
Benediction lungwort, Excalibur lungwort
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Habitat
Forest edges, Mountains
Warm soil, Well Drained
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
-9999
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
White, Green
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
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Red, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green, Silver
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
Elliptic
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
Spring, Summer, Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water when soil is dry, when new, water every week
Do Not over Water
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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Powdery mildew, Slugs
Cutworms, fungus
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Provides ground cover
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Astringent, Demulcent, Diaphoretic, Diuretic, Emollient, Exoectorant, Homeopathy, Opthalmic, Resolvent
anti-inflammatory, Antioxidants, Arthritis, Cancer, Gastritis, Nutrients, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Fruits
Other Uses
Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edging, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Bedding Plant, Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
PULMONARIA 'Berries and Cream' PP10597
CAPSICUM annuum 'Italian Pepperoncini'
Common Name
Berries and Cream Lungwort, Lungwort
Pepperoncini Pepper
In Hindi
Lungwort
Pepperoncini Pepper
In German
Lungenkraut
Pepperoncini Pepper
In French
pulmonaire
Pepperoncini Pepper
In Spanish
Lungwort
Pepperoncini Pepper
In Greek
Lungwort
Pepperoncini Pepper
In Portuguese
pulmonária
Pepperoncini Pepper
In Polish
płucnik
Pepperoncini Pepper
In Latin
Lungwort
Pepperoncini Pepper
Phylum
Ascomycota
Anthophyta
Order
Peltigerales
Solanales
Family
Boraginaceae
Solanaceae
Genus
Pulmonaria
Capsicum
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Boragineae
Capsiceae
Subfamily
Boraginoideae
Solanoideae
Season and Care of Lungwort and Pepperoncini Pepper
Season and care of Lungwort and Pepperoncini Pepper is important to know. While considering everything about Lungwort and Pepperoncini Pepper Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lungwort season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Pepperoncini Pepper season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Lungwort is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Pepperoncini Pepper is Loam while the PH of soil for Lungwort is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Pepperoncini Pepper is Neutral.
Lungwort and Pepperoncini Pepper Physical Information
Lungwort and Pepperoncini Pepper physical information is very important for comparison. Lungwort height is 25.50 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Pepperoncini Pepper height is 45.70 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Lungwort and Pepperoncini Pepper are as follows:
Lungwort flower color: Pink, Rose and Blue Violet
Lungwort leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Silver
Pepperoncini Pepper flower color: White and Green
- Pepperoncini Pepper leaf color: Green
Care of Lungwort and Pepperoncini Pepper
Care of Lungwort and Pepperoncini Pepper include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Lungwort pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Pepperoncini 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 Pepperoncini Pepper needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.