Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Hybrid origin
North America, Northeastern United States
Types
Benediction lungwort, Excalibur lungwort
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Forest edges, Mountains
along watercourse, gardens, Humid climates, Prairies, Roadsides
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
3-8
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Cushion/Mound-forming
Thicket/Colonizing
Flower Color
Pink, Rose, Blue Violet
White
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green, Silver
White, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green, Silver
White, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green, Silver
Red, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Lung shaped
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site, Pollution
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
Divison, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water when soil is dry, when new, water every week
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Keep ground moist, Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering, Water more in summer
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
Average
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Do not prune during shooting season, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads, Shape and thin as needed
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Powdery mildew, Slugs
Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Birds
Allergy
Not Available
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
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
Back pain
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Not Available
Other Uses
Used for its medicinal properties
Not Available
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edging, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
PULMONARIA 'Berries and Cream' PP10597
CORNUS sericea 'Variegata'
Common Name
Berries and Cream Lungwort, Lungwort
Variegated Dogwood
In Hindi
Lungwort
Variegated Dogwood
In German
Lungenkraut
Verändertes Hartriegel
In French
pulmonaire
panaché Dogwood
In Spanish
Lungwort
abigarrado Cornejo
In Greek
Lungwort
Κυμαίνεται Dogwood
In Portuguese
pulmonária
variegada Dogwood
In Polish
płucnik
Kolorowy Dereń
In Latin
Lungwort
Dogwood variegated
Phylum
Ascomycota
Not Available
Class
Ascomycetes
Not Available
Order
Peltigerales
Cornales
Family
Boraginaceae
Cornaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Boragineae
Not Available
Subfamily
Boraginoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Lungwort and Variegated Dogwood
Season and care of Lungwort and Variegated Dogwood is important to know. While considering everything about Lungwort and Variegated Dogwood Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lungwort season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Variegated Dogwood season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Lungwort is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Variegated Dogwood is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Lungwort is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Variegated Dogwood is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Lungwort and Variegated Dogwood Physical Information
Lungwort and Variegated Dogwood physical information is very important for comparison. Lungwort height is 25.50 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Variegated Dogwood height is 150.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Lungwort and Variegated Dogwood are as follows:
Lungwort flower color: Pink, Rose and Blue Violet
Lungwort leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Silver
Variegated Dogwood flower color: White
- Variegated Dogwood leaf color: White and Dark Green
Care of Lungwort and Variegated Dogwood
Care of Lungwort and Variegated Dogwood include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Lungwort pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Variegated Dogwood pruning is done Do not prune during shooting season, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads and Shape and thin as needed. In summer Lungwort needs Drought Tolerant and in winter, it needs Adequately. Whereas, in summer Variegated Dogwood needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.