Life Span
Perennial
Biennial
Types
Benediction lungwort, Excalibur lungwort
Peruvian peppertree, peppercorn tree, Peruvian mastic
Habitat
Forest edges, Mountains
Dappled Shade, open Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
8-11
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
Weeping
Flower Color
Pink, Rose, Blue Violet
Light Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green, Silver
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
Arrowhead
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
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 Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Pollution, 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
Keep ground moist, Water Deeply
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
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
Cut limbs, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium
Pests and Diseases
Powdery mildew, Slugs
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Pollution
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
-
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
-
Irritate the mucus membrane
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
-
Beauty Benefits
-
Skin Problems
Edible Uses
Yes
Insignificant
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Provides ground cover
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Astringent, Demulcent, Diaphoretic, Diuretic, Emollient, Exoectorant, Homeopathy, Opthalmic, Resolvent
Antiemetic, Antirheumatic, Appetizer, Digestive, Miscellany, Purgative
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Used for its medicinal properties
Condiment, Gum
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edging, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Edible, Feature Plant, Rock Garden / Wall, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
PULMONARIA 'Berries and Cream' PP10597
SCHINUS molle
Common Name
Berries and Cream Lungwort, Lungwort
Peppertree
In Hindi
Lungwort
Peppertree
In German
Lungenkraut
Peppertree
In French
pulmonaire
Peppertree
In Spanish
Lungwort
peppertree
In Greek
Lungwort
Peppertree
In Portuguese
pulmonária
Peppertree
In Polish
płucnik
Peppertree
In Latin
Lungwort
Peppertree
Phylum
Ascomycota
Vascular plant
Class
Ascomycetes
Magnoliopsida
Order
Peltigerales
Sapindales
Family
Boraginaceae
Anacardiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Boraginoideae
Anacardioideae
Season and Care of Lungwort and Peppertree
Season and care of Lungwort and Peppertree is important to know. While considering everything about Lungwort and Peppertree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lungwort season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Peppertree season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Lungwort is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Peppertree is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Lungwort is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Peppertree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Lungwort and Peppertree Physical Information
Lungwort and Peppertree physical information is very important for comparison. Lungwort height is 25.50 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Peppertree height is 1,219.20 cm and width 1,219.20 cm. The color specification of Lungwort and Peppertree are as follows:
Lungwort flower color: Pink, Rose and Blue Violet
Lungwort leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Silver
Peppertree flower color: Light Yellow
- Peppertree leaf color: Green
Care of Lungwort and Peppertree
Care of Lungwort and Peppertree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Lungwort pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Peppertree pruning is done Cut limbs, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Lungwort needs Drought Tolerant and in winter, it needs Adequately. Whereas, in summer Peppertree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.