Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Perennial
Origin
China, Japan
Europe
Types
Pachysandra procumbens, Pachysandra terminalis
Pulmonaria Bubble Gum , Pulmonaria ‘Polar Splash’ , Pulmonaria ‘Moonshine’
Habitat
Deep, Hardwood forests, moist forests, Terrestrial
Alpine Meadows
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
4-8
Sunset Zone
21,22
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Prostrate/Trailing
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color
White
Red, Salmon, Coral
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Toothed
Lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Partial shade, Full Shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter
Tolerances
-
Drought, Rocky Soil
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Divison
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs more water during establishment
Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Partial shade, Full Shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune after flowering, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost
Pests and Diseases
Alternaria leaf blight, Red blotch, Stem rot
Pest Free, Powdery mildew
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Rocky Soil
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Ants, pollinators
Hummingbirds
Allergy
allergic reaction
-
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover, Mass in beds, slopes
Borders, Informal Hedge, Ornamental use, Showy Purposes, Woodland margins
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
-
Other Uses
Planted in shelterbeds, Showy Purposes, Used for bedding in gardens
-
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edging, Groundcover
Edging, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
PACHYSANDRA terminalis
PULMONARIA rubra 'David Ward'
Common Name
japanese spurge, japanese pachysandra, carpet box
David Ward, Red Lungwort
In Hindi
pachysandra
david ward
In German
Ysander
david ward
In French
pachysandra
david ward
In Spanish
Pachysandra
david ward
In Greek
Pachysandra
david ward
In Portuguese
Pachysandra
david ward
In Polish
Runianka
david ward
In Latin
Pachysandra
david ward
Phylum
Vascular plant
Tracheophyta
Family
Buxaceae
Boraginaceae
Genus
Pachysandra
Pulmonaria
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
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Season and Care of Pachysandra and David Ward
Season and care of Pachysandra and David Ward is important to know. While considering everything about Pachysandra and David Ward Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pachysandra season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and David Ward season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Pachysandra is Loam and for David Ward is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Pachysandra is Acidic, Neutral and for David Ward is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Pachysandra and David Ward Physical Information
Pachysandra and David Ward physical information is very important for comparison. Pachysandra height is 6.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas David Ward height is 25.40 cm and width 81.30 cm. The color specification of Pachysandra and David Ward are as follows:
Pachysandra flower color: White
Pachysandra leaf color: Dark Green
David Ward flower color: Red, Salmon and Coral
- David Ward leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Pachysandra and David Ward
Care of Pachysandra and David Ward include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pachysandra pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and David Ward pruning is done Prune after flowering, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Pachysandra needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer David Ward needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.