Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
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Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States
Types
Benediction lungwort, Excalibur lungwort
Ardis, Arnold, Aureomarginatum
Habitat
Forest edges, Mountains
Bluffs, low mountains, Moist Soils, Woodlands
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
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23
Habit
Cushion/Mound-forming
Pyramidal
Flower Color
Pink, Rose, Blue Violet
Orange, Light Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
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Lime Green, Brown
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
Yellow, Light Yellow, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
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Leaf Shape
Lung shaped
Irregular
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Fall
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, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter
Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
Seedlings
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, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Drought Tolerant
Ample Water
In Spring
Average Water
Moderate
In Winter
Adequately
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
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
Prune ocassionally, Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in spring, Fertilize the soil instead of direct applying, Mulch
Pests and Diseases
Powdery mildew, Slugs
fusarium canker, nectria canker, yellow-poplar weevil
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Soil Compaction
Flower Petal Number
Single
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Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Provides ground cover
Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Astringent, Demulcent, Diaphoretic, Diuretic, Emollient, Exoectorant, Homeopathy, Opthalmic, Resolvent
Arthritis, Digestion problems, Fever, Inflammation, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used for its medicinal properties
Food for animals, Grown for shade, Used as Ornamental plant, Used in Furniture
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
Botanical Name
PULMONARIA 'Berries and Cream' PP10597
LIRIODENDRON tulipifera
Common Name
Berries and Cream Lungwort, Lungwort
Tulip Poplar, Yellow Poplar
In Hindi
Lungwort
ट्यूलिप पेड़
In German
Lungenkraut
Tulpenbaum
In French
pulmonaire
tulipier
In Spanish
Lungwort
árbol de tulipán
In Greek
Lungwort
δέντρο τουλίπα
In Portuguese
pulmonária
árvore de tulipa
In Polish
płucnik
tulipanowiec
In Latin
Lungwort
Tulipa arbore
Phylum
Ascomycota
Tracheophyta
Class
Ascomycetes
Magnoliopsida
Order
Peltigerales
Magnoliales
Family
Boraginaceae
Magnoliaceae
Genus
Pulmonaria
Liriodendron
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Subfamily
Boraginoideae
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Season and Care of Lungwort and Tulip Tree
Season and care of Lungwort and Tulip Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Lungwort and Tulip Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lungwort season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Tulip Tree season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Lungwort is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Tulip Tree is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Lungwort is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Tulip Tree is Acidic, Neutral.
Lungwort and Tulip Tree Physical Information
Lungwort and Tulip Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Lungwort height is 25.50 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Tulip Tree height is 1,830.00 cm and width 1,070.00 cm. The color specification of Lungwort and Tulip Tree are as follows:
Lungwort flower color: Pink, Rose and Blue Violet
Lungwort leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Silver
Tulip Tree flower color: Orange and Light Yellow
- Tulip Tree leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Lungwort and Tulip Tree
Care of Lungwort and Tulip Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Lungwort pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Tulip Tree pruning is done Prune ocassionally and Remove dead branches. In summer Lungwort needs Drought Tolerant and in winter, it needs Adequately. Whereas, in summer Tulip Tree needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.