Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
North America, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Canada
Europe
Types
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Pulmonaria Bubble Gum , Pulmonaria ‘Polar Splash’ , Pulmonaria ‘Moonshine’
Habitat
Woodland Garden Canopy
Alpine Meadows
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-11
4-8
Sunset Zone
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
Tan, Sandy Brown
Red, Salmon, Coral
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Fruit Color
Green, Sandy Brown
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Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
oblong or obovate
Lanceolate
Plant Season
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Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, 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
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter
Tolerances
-
Drought, Rocky Soil
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Divison
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
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
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, 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
Any balanced general purpose fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost
Pests and Diseases
Blackspot mold
Pest Free, Powdery mildew
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Rocky Soil
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Showy Foliage
Insignificant
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Beetles, Birds
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Miscarriage, Rash
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Aesthetic Uses
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Borders, Informal Hedge, Ornamental use, Showy Purposes, Woodland margins
Beauty Benefits
Beautiful Skin, Heals Damaged Hair, Strong, beautiful hair
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Demulcent, Diuretic, Expectorant, Nutritive
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Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Inner Bark, Leaves
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Other Uses
Chewed as a thirst quencher, Tea-like beverage can be brewed, Used as a thickener in soups, Used to make a twine
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Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shade Trees
Edging, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
ULMUS rubra
PULMONARIA rubra 'David Ward'
Common Name
Slippery Elm
David Ward, Red Lungwort
In Hindi
Slippery Elm
david ward
In German
Rotulme
david ward
In French
Slippery Elm
david ward
In Spanish
olmo resbaladizo
david ward
In Greek
Slippery Elm
david ward
In Portuguese
Slippery Elm
david ward
In Polish
Slippery Elm
david ward
In Latin
Lubricus Elm
david ward
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Ulmaceae
Boraginaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
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Season and Care of Slippery Elm and David Ward
Season and care of Slippery Elm and David Ward is important to know. While considering everything about Slippery Elm and David Ward Care, growing season is an essential factor. Slippery Elm season is and David Ward season is . The type of soil for Slippery Elm is Clay, Loam, Sand and for David Ward is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Slippery Elm is Neutral, Alkaline and for David Ward is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Slippery Elm and David Ward Physical Information
Slippery Elm and David Ward physical information is very important for comparison. Slippery Elm height is 1,830.00 cm and width 8.50 cm whereas David Ward height is 25.40 cm and width 81.30 cm. The color specification of Slippery Elm and David Ward are as follows:
Slippery Elm flower color: Tan and Sandy Brown
Slippery Elm leaf color: Green
David Ward flower color: Red, Salmon and Coral
- David Ward leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Slippery Elm and David Ward
Care of Slippery Elm and David Ward include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Slippery Elm 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 Slippery Elm 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.