Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Hybrid origin
Europe, Mediterranean
Types
Benediction lungwort, Excalibur lungwort
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Forest edges, Mountains
Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
3-7
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
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
Spreading
Flower Color
Pink, Rose, Blue Violet
Pink, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
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
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Lung shaped
Oval with toothed margin
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Not Available
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
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 Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water when soil is dry, when new, water every week
Average Water Needs, 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
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Powdery mildew, Slugs
Aphids, Red blotch, Spider mites, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Aphids, Flies, Mites
Allergy
Not Available
bullous cheilitis, contact allergic dermatitis
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Provides ground cover
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Astringent, Demulcent, Diaphoretic, Diuretic, Emollient, Exoectorant, Homeopathy, Opthalmic, Resolvent
Antifungal, Arthritis, Digestive disorders, Stomach pain
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Leaves
Other Uses
Used for its medicinal properties
Food for animals, Used as a nutritious food item, Used as insect repellent, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in making beverages
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edging, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
PULMONARIA 'Berries and Cream' PP10597
MENTHA spicata
Common Name
Berries and Cream Lungwort, Lungwort
Spearmint
In Hindi
Lungwort
पहाड़ी पुदीना
In German
Lungenkraut
Grüne Minze
In French
pulmonaire
menthe verte
In Spanish
Lungwort
menta verde
In Greek
Lungwort
δυόσμος
In Portuguese
pulmonária
hortelã
In Latin
Lungwort
Coriander
Phylum
Ascomycota
Magnoliophyta
Class
Ascomycetes
Magnoliopsida
Order
Peltigerales
Lamiales
Family
Boraginaceae
Lamiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Boragineae
Mentheae
Subfamily
Boraginoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Lungwort and Spearmint
Season and care of Lungwort and Spearmint is important to know. While considering everything about Lungwort and Spearmint Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lungwort season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Spearmint season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Lungwort is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Spearmint is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Lungwort is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Spearmint is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Lungwort and Spearmint Physical Information
Lungwort and Spearmint physical information is very important for comparison. Lungwort height is 25.50 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Spearmint height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Lungwort and Spearmint are as follows:
Lungwort flower color: Pink, Rose and Blue Violet
Lungwort leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Silver
Spearmint flower color: Pink and Lavender
- Spearmint leaf color: Green
Care of Lungwort and Spearmint
Care of Lungwort and Spearmint include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Lungwort pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Spearmint 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 Spearmint needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.