Lungwort

White Cedar

About Lungwort and White Cedar

Lungwort

White Cedar

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Perennial

Needled or Scaled Evergreen

Origin

Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, Canada

Types

Benediction lungwort, Excalibur lungwort

Eastern White Cedar, Northern White Cedar, Arborvitae

Number of Varieties

1812

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Habitat

Forest edges, Mountains

Dry areas, Lake Sides, riparian zones, Slopes, Upland

USDA Hardiness Zone

4-83-7

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

8-4

7-1

Sunset Zone

1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17

A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 15, 16, 17, 21, 22, 23, 24

Habit

Cushion/Mound-forming

Pyramidal

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

25.50 cm90.00 cm

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Minimum Width

30.50 cm90.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Pink, Rose, Blue Violet

Yellow, Yellow Brown

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Brownish Red, Red

Leaf Color in Spring

Green, Gray Green, Silver

Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green, Gray Green, Silver

Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Green, Gray Green, Silver

Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Light Green

Green, Dark Green, Brown

Shape

Leaf Shape

Lung shaped

Scale-like imbricate

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Fast

Medium

Type of Soil

Clay, Loam, Sand

Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Average

Bloom Time

Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter

Spring

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

How to Plant?

Divison, Seedlings

Seedlings, Stem Cutting

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Water when soil is dry, when new, water every week

Drought Tolerant, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering

In Summer

Drought Tolerant

Lots of watering

In Spring

Average Water

Moderate

In Winter

Adequately

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Type

Clay, Loam, Sand

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

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

Pests and Diseases

Powdery mildew, Slugs

Citrus leaf miner, Drought, Edema, Gray mold

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Facts

Flowers

Showy

Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Foliage Texture

Coarse

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Glossy

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Birds

Allergy

Anaphylaxis, Hives, Itchy eyes, Red eyes, Runny nose, Skin rash, sneezing, Watery eyes

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification, Provides ground cover

Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Astringent, Demulcent, Diaphoretic, Diuretic, Emollient, Exoectorant, Homeopathy, Opthalmic, Resolvent

anti rheumatic, Astringent, Diuretic, Expectorant, Tonic

Part of Plant Used

Leaves

Bark, extracted oil, Leaves, Twigs

Other Uses

Used for its medicinal properties

Medicinal oil, Used as firewood, Used in herbal medicines, Used in Homeopathy

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Edging, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall

Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break

Scientific Name

Genus

Pulmonaria

Thuja

Clade

Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots

Tribe

Boragineae

Subfamily

Boraginoideae

Number of Species

185

1 27800

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Properties of Lungwort and White Cedar

Wondering what are the properties of Lungwort and White Cedar? We provide you with everything About Lungwort and White Cedar. Lungwort doesn't have thorns and White Cedar doesn't have thorns. Also Lungwort does not have fragrant flowers. Lungwort has allergic reactions like and White Cedar has allergic reactions like . Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Lungwort and White Cedar and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Lungwort and White Cedar

Season and care of Lungwort and White Cedar is important to know. While considering everything about Lungwort and White Cedar Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lungwort season is Spring, Summer and Fall and White Cedar season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Lungwort is Clay, Loam, Sand and for White Cedar is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Lungwort is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for White Cedar is Acidic, Neutral.

Lungwort and White Cedar Physical Information

Lungwort and White Cedar physical information is very important for comparison. Lungwort height is 25.50 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas White Cedar height is 90.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Lungwort and White Cedar are as follows:

Lungwort flower color: Pink, Rose and Blue Violet
Lungwort leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Silver
White Cedar flower color: Yellow and Yellow Brown
White Cedar leaf color: Green and Dark Green

Care of Lungwort and White Cedar

Care of Lungwort and White Cedar include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Lungwort pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and White Cedar 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 White Cedar needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.