Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Hybrid origin
Africa, India, Southeast Asia
Types
Benediction lungwort, Excalibur lungwort
Sweet Tamarind, Australian tamarind, Manila tamarind, Velvet tamarind, Spanish Tamarind
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Forest edges, Mountains
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
9-11
AHS Heat Zone
8-4
Not Available
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
Not Available
Habit
Cushion/Mound-forming
Spreading
Flower Color
Pink, Rose, Blue Violet
Red, Yellow
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, Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green, Silver
Dark Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Dark Brown, Green
Leaf Shape
Lung shaped
Pinnate
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, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter
Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
Layering, Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Water when soil is dry, when new, water every week
Do Not over Water, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
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, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
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
6-6-6 or 8-8-8
Pests and Diseases
Powdery mildew, Slugs
Aphids, Borers, Mealybugs, Onion thrips, Root weevil, Soft scales, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Beetles, Birds, Scale Insects
Allergy
Not Available
Diarrhea, Hives, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Glowing Skin, Good for skin, Improve skin tone, Reduces ageing, Skin cleanser
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Provides ground cover
Food for animals, Food for birds, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds
Medicinal Uses
Astringent, Demulcent, Diaphoretic, Diuretic, Emollient, Exoectorant, Homeopathy, Opthalmic, Resolvent
Antioxidants, Inflammation, Rheumatism, Skin Disorders, Sore throat
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Used for its medicinal properties
Culinary use, Used as a nutritious food item, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edging, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
PULMONARIA 'Berries and Cream' PP10597
Tamarindus indica
Common Name
Berries and Cream Lungwort, Lungwort
Tamarind tree, Tamarind
In Hindi
Lungwort
इमली का पेड़
In German
Lungenkraut
Tamarinde
In French
pulmonaire
tamarinier
In Spanish
Lungwort
tamarindo
In Greek
Lungwort
δέντρο Tamarind
In Portuguese
pulmonária
tamarindo
In Polish
płucnik
drzewo tamaryndowca
In Latin
Lungwort
tamarind ligno
Phylum
Ascomycota
Magnoliophyta
Class
Ascomycetes
Magnoliopsida
Order
Peltigerales
Fabales
Family
Boraginaceae
Fabaceae
Genus
Pulmonaria
Tamarindus
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Boragineae
Detarieae
Subfamily
Boraginoideae
Caesalpinioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Lungwort and Tamarind tree
Season and care of Lungwort and Tamarind tree is important to know. While considering everything about Lungwort and Tamarind tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lungwort season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Tamarind tree season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Lungwort is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Tamarind tree is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Lungwort is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Tamarind tree is Acidic.
Lungwort and Tamarind tree Physical Information
Lungwort and Tamarind tree physical information is very important for comparison. Lungwort height is 25.50 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Tamarind tree height is 1,800.00 cm and width 800.00 cm. The color specification of Lungwort and Tamarind tree are as follows:
Lungwort flower color: Pink, Rose and Blue Violet
Lungwort leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Silver
Tamarind tree flower color: Red and Yellow
- Tamarind tree leaf color: Green
Care of Lungwort and Tamarind tree
Care of Lungwort and Tamarind tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Lungwort pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Tamarind tree 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 Tamarind tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.