Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, Texas, Canada
Europe
Types
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Pulmonaria Bubble Gum , Pulmonaria ‘Polar Splash’ , Pulmonaria ‘Moonshine’
Habitat
Wet lands
Alpine Meadows
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
4-8
Sunset Zone
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 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
Upright/Erect
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color
Yellow green
Red, Salmon, Coral
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Fruit Color
Light Yellow, Ivory
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Orange, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Orange, Orange Red
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Lanceolate
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter
Tolerances
Wet Site
Drought, Rocky Soil
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
From Rhizomes, Seedlings
Divison
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
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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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial 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
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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
Birds
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Irritate the mucus membrane, Rash, Skin irritation
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Aesthetic Uses
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Borders, Informal Hedge, Ornamental use, Showy Purposes, Woodland margins
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Other Uses
Used to make a black varnish for use in woodworking
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Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
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Edging, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
TOXICODENDRON vernix
PULMONARIA rubra 'David Ward'
Common Name
Poison Dogwood, Poison Elderberry, Poison Sumac, Swamp Sumac
David Ward, Red Lungwort
In Hindi
toxicodendron vernix
david ward
In German
toxicodendron vernix
david ward
In French
TOXICODENDRON vernix
david ward
In Spanish
vérnix TOXICODENDRON
david ward
In Greek
Toxicodendron vernix
david ward
In Portuguese
TOXICODENDRON vernix
david ward
In Polish
toxicodendron vernix
david ward
In Latin
Natrum vernix
david ward
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Lamiales
Family
Anacardiaceae
Boraginaceae
Genus
Toxicodendron
Pulmonaria
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
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Season and Care of Poison Sumac and David Ward
Season and care of Poison Sumac and David Ward is important to know. While considering everything about Poison Sumac and David Ward Care, growing season is an essential factor. Poison Sumac season is Summer and Fall and David Ward season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Poison Sumac is Clay, Loam, Sand and for David Ward is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Poison Sumac is Acidic, Neutral and for David Ward is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Poison Sumac and David Ward Physical Information
Poison Sumac and David Ward physical information is very important for comparison. Poison Sumac height is 240.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas David Ward height is 25.40 cm and width 81.30 cm. The color specification of Poison Sumac and David Ward are as follows:
Poison Sumac flower color: Yellow green
Poison Sumac leaf color: Green, Orange and Dark Green
David Ward flower color: Red, Salmon and Coral
- David Ward leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Poison Sumac and David Ward
Care of Poison Sumac and David Ward include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Poison Sumac 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 Poison Sumac 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.