Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Hybrid origin
Southeastern United States
Types
Benediction lungwort, Excalibur lungwort
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Forest edges, Mountains
Dappled Shade, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
5-9
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Cushion/Mound-forming
Pyramidal
Flower Color
Pink, Rose, Blue Violet
White
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Brown
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
Red, Orange Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Lung shaped
Oblong to ablanceolate
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
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter
Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
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
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
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
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
Nitrate based fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Powdery mildew, Slugs
Beetles
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Birds
Allergy
Not Available
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Hair Conditioner, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Provides ground cover
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Astringent, Demulcent, Diaphoretic, Diuretic, Emollient, Exoectorant, Homeopathy, Opthalmic, Resolvent
Cardiac, Diuretic, Refrigerant, Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Bark, Leaves
Other Uses
Used for its medicinal properties
It is a remedy for treating fevers, Used in making tea, Used in treatment of mouth ulcers
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edging, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Feature Plant, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
PULMONARIA 'Berries and Cream' PP10597
OXYDENDRUM arboreum
Common Name
Berries and Cream Lungwort, Lungwort
Sourwood
In Hindi
Lungwort
Sourwood
In German
Lungenkraut
Sourwood
In French
pulmonaire
Sourwood
In Spanish
Lungwort
Sourwood
In Greek
Lungwort
Sourwood
In Portuguese
pulmonária
Sourwood
In Polish
płucnik
Sourwood
In Latin
Lungwort
Sourwood
Phylum
Ascomycota
Magnoliophyta
Class
Ascomycetes
Magnoliopsida
Order
Peltigerales
Ericales
Family
Boraginaceae
Ericaceae
Genus
Pulmonaria
Oxydendrum
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Boragineae
Oxydendreae
Subfamily
Boraginoideae
Vaccinioideae
Season and Care of Lungwort and Sourwood
Season and care of Lungwort and Sourwood is important to know. While considering everything about Lungwort and Sourwood Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lungwort season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Sourwood season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Lungwort is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Sourwood is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Lungwort is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Sourwood is Acidic.
Lungwort and Sourwood Physical Information
Lungwort and Sourwood physical information is very important for comparison. Lungwort height is 25.50 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Sourwood height is 460.00 cm and width 370.00 cm. The color specification of Lungwort and Sourwood are as follows:
Lungwort flower color: Pink, Rose and Blue Violet
Lungwort leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Silver
Sourwood flower color: White
- Sourwood leaf color: Green
Care of Lungwort and Sourwood
Care of Lungwort and Sourwood include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Lungwort pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Sourwood 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 Sourwood needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.