Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Perennial
Tender Perennial
Types
Benediction lungwort, Excalibur lungwort
herbaceous annuals
Habitat
Forest edges, Mountains
Temperate Regions, Tropical Forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
10-15
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Cushion/Mound-forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Pink, Rose, Blue Violet
White, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green, Silver
Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green, Silver
Green, Gray Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green, Silver
Green, Gray Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Lung shaped
Linear to lanceolate
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
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
Root Division, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water when soil is dry, when new, water every week
Water when soil is dry
In Summer
Drought Tolerant
Lots of watering
In Spring
Average Water
Moderate
In Winter
Adequately
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
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
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
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Provides ground cover
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Astringent, Demulcent, Diaphoretic, Diuretic, Emollient, Exoectorant, Homeopathy, Opthalmic, Resolvent
Fever, Intestinal irritations, Kidney problems, Respiratory Disorders, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Flowers, Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Used for its medicinal properties
As a tea substitute, Culinary use, Medicinal oil, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used as essential oil, 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, Edging, Hanging Basket, Herb / Vegetable, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Tropical
Botanical Name
PULMONARIA 'Berries and Cream' PP10597
PELARGONIUM 'Bitter Lemon'
Common Name
Berries and Cream Lungwort, Lungwort
Bitter Lemon Scented Geranium, Scented Geranium
In Hindi
Lungwort
Pelargonium
In German
Lungenkraut
Pelargonium
In French
pulmonaire
pélargonium
In Spanish
Lungwort
pelargonium
In Greek
Lungwort
Pelargonium
In Portuguese
pulmonária
pelargônio
In Polish
płucnik
pelargonia
In Latin
Lungwort
Pelargonium
Phylum
Ascomycota
Magnoliophyta
Class
Ascomycetes
Magnoliopsida
Order
Peltigerales
Geraniales
Family
Boraginaceae
Geraniaceae
Genus
Pulmonaria
Pelargonium
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Boraginoideae
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Season and Care of Lungwort and Scented Geranium
Season and care of Lungwort and Scented Geranium is important to know. While considering everything about Lungwort and Scented Geranium Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lungwort season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Scented Geranium season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Lungwort is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Scented Geranium is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Lungwort is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Scented Geranium is Neutral, Alkaline.
Lungwort and Scented Geranium Physical Information
Lungwort and Scented Geranium physical information is very important for comparison. Lungwort height is 25.50 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Scented Geranium height is 38.14 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Lungwort and Scented Geranium are as follows:
Lungwort flower color: Pink, Rose and Blue Violet
Lungwort leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Silver
Scented Geranium flower color: White and Light Pink
- Scented Geranium leaf color: Green and Yellow green
Care of Lungwort and Scented Geranium
Care of Lungwort and Scented Geranium include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Lungwort pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Scented Geranium 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 Scented Geranium needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.