Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Perennial
Origin
South America, Argentina, Chile
Europe
Types
Alstroemeria aurea
Pulmonaria Bubble Gum , Pulmonaria ‘Polar Splash’ , Pulmonaria ‘Moonshine’
Habitat
Cultivated Beds
Alpine Meadows
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
4-8
Sunset Zone
H1, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Clump-Forming
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color
Light Pink, Lavender, Orange Red
Red, Salmon, Coral
Flower Color Modifier
Multi-Color
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Fruit Color
Yellow green
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Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Gray Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green, Gray Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green, Gray Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Gray Green, Yellow green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
Lanceolate
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Rocky Soil
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Divison
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
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, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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
Red blotch
Pest Free, Powdery mildew
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Rocky Soil
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Hummingbirds
Allergy
angioedema, Rhinoconjunctivitis, Throat itching, Urticaria
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Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Borders, Informal Hedge, Ornamental use, Showy Purposes, Woodland margins
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
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Other Uses
Decoration Purposes
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Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Mixed Border
Edging, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
ALSTROEMERIA ligtu
PULMONARIA rubra 'David Ward'
Common Name
Lily-of-the-Incas, Peruvian-lily
David Ward, Red Lungwort
In Hindi
peruvian lily
david ward
In German
peruanische Lilie
david ward
In French
lis des Incas
david ward
In Spanish
lirio peruano
david ward
In Greek
περουβιανή κρίνος
david ward
In Portuguese
lírio peruano
david ward
In Polish
peruwiański lilia
david ward
In Latin
Peruviani lilium
david ward
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Liliaceae
Boraginaceae
Genus
Alstroemeria
Pulmonaria
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
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Properties of Peruvian-Lily and David Ward
Wondering what are the properties of Peruvian-Lily and David Ward? We provide you with everything About Peruvian-Lily and David Ward. Peruvian-Lily doesn't have thorns and David Ward doesn't have thorns. Also Peruvian-Lily does not have fragrant flowers. Peruvian-Lily has allergic reactions like angioedema, Rhinoconjunctivitis, Throat itching and Urticaria and David Ward has allergic reactions like angioedema, Rhinoconjunctivitis, Throat itching and Urticaria. 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 Peruvian-Lily and David Ward and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Peruvian-Lily and David Ward
Season and care of Peruvian-Lily and David Ward is important to know. While considering everything about Peruvian-Lily and David Ward Care, growing season is an essential factor. Peruvian-Lily season is Summer and David Ward season is Summer. The type of soil for Peruvian-Lily is Loam, Sand and for David Ward is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Peruvian-Lily is Acidic, Neutral and for David Ward is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Peruvian-Lily and David Ward Physical Information
Peruvian-Lily and David Ward physical information is very important for comparison. Peruvian-Lily height is 38.10 cm and width 61.00 cm whereas David Ward height is 25.40 cm and width 81.30 cm. The color specification of Peruvian-Lily and David Ward are as follows:
Peruvian-Lily flower color: Light Pink, Lavender and Orange Red
Peruvian-Lily leaf color: Light Green and Gray Green
David Ward flower color: Red, Salmon and Coral
- David Ward leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Peruvian-Lily and David Ward
Care of Peruvian-Lily and David Ward include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Peruvian-Lily 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 Peruvian-Lily 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.