Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
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Mexico, Central America, South America, Argentina, Brazil
Types
Benediction lungwort, Excalibur lungwort
Handroanthus albus ,Handroanthus billbergii,Handroanthus chrysanthus,Handroanthus chrysotrichus,Handroanthus guayacan,Handroanthus
Habitat
Forest edges, Mountains
gardens, Roadsides, Suburban areas, Urban areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
9-13
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
H1, H2, 13, 15, 16, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Cushion/Mound-forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Pink, Rose, Blue Violet
Pink, Rose, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
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
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
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Leaf Shape
Lung shaped
Oblong Circular Round
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, 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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter
Early Spring, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water when soil is dry, when new, water every week
Average Water Needs
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
Clay, 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
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads, Shape and thin as needed
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Powdery mildew, Slugs
Pests and diseases free
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
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
Intestinal irritations
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used for its medicinal properties
Used as Ornamental plant, Used as a spice
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edging, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
PULMONARIA 'Berries and Cream' PP10597
HANDROANTHUS impetiginosus
Common Name
Berries and Cream Lungwort, Lungwort
Ipê, Lavender Trumpet Tree, Purple Tabebuia
In Hindi
Lungwort
गुलाबी Ipe
In German
Lungenkraut
rosa Ipe
In French
pulmonaire
rose Ipe
In Spanish
Lungwort
Pink Ipe
In Greek
Lungwort
ροζ Ipe
In Portuguese
pulmonária
rosa Ipe
In Polish
płucnik
różowy Ipe
In Latin
Lungwort
Pink Ipe
Phylum
Ascomycota
Tracheophyta
Class
Ascomycetes
Magnoliopsida
Order
Peltigerales
Lamiales
Family
Boraginaceae
Bignoniaceae
Genus
Pulmonaria
Handroanthus
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Boragineae
Tecomeae
Subfamily
Boraginoideae
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Season and Care of Lungwort and Pink Ipe
Season and care of Lungwort and Pink Ipe is important to know. While considering everything about Lungwort and Pink Ipe Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lungwort season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Pink Ipe season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Lungwort is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Pink Ipe is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Lungwort is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Pink Ipe is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Lungwort and Pink Ipe Physical Information
Lungwort and Pink Ipe physical information is very important for comparison. Lungwort height is 25.50 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Pink Ipe height is 910.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Lungwort and Pink Ipe are as follows:
Lungwort flower color: Pink, Rose and Blue Violet
Lungwort leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Silver
Pink Ipe flower color: Pink, Rose and Lavender
- Pink Ipe leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Lungwort and Pink Ipe
Care of Lungwort and Pink Ipe include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Lungwort pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Pink Ipe pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads and Shape and thin as needed. In summer Lungwort needs Drought Tolerant and in winter, it needs Adequately. Whereas, in summer Pink Ipe needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.