Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, South-Central United States
Hybrid origin
Types
Not Available
Benediction lungwort, Excalibur lungwort
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Shady Edge, Woodland Garden Dappled Shade
Forest edges, Mountains
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-8
4-8
Sunset Zone
3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Upright/Erect
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color
White, Ivory
Pink, Rose, Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Magenta, Orange, Red
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Gray Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Gray Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Red, Burgundy
Green, Gray Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Lance shaped
Lung shaped
Plant Season
Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Semi-hardwood cuttings
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Water when soil is dry, when new, water every week
In Summer
Lots of watering
Drought Tolerant
In Spring
Moderate
Average Water
In Winter
Average Water
Adequately
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Powdery mildew, Slugs
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Deers
Not Available
Allergy
Diarrhea, poisonous if ingested
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Provides ground cover
Medicinal Uses
constipation, Liver problems, Malaria, Tonic
Astringent, Demulcent, Diaphoretic, Diuretic, Emollient, Exoectorant, Homeopathy, Opthalmic, Resolvent
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Root, Seeds
Leaves
Other Uses
The powdered bark is believed to eliminate dandruff, Used to make tea in cases of uterine prolapse, vomiting of blood
Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Mixed Border
Edging, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
EUONYMUS americanus
PULMONARIA 'Berries and Cream' PP10597
Common Name
Strawberry bush, American strawberry bush, Bursting-heart
Berries and Cream Lungwort, Lungwort
In Hindi
Strawberry Bush
Lungwort
In German
Strawberry Bush
Lungenkraut
In French
Strawberry Bush
pulmonaire
In Spanish
Fresa Bush
Lungwort
In Greek
φράουλα Μπους
Lungwort
In Portuguese
Morango de Bush
pulmonária
In Polish
Strawberry Bush
płucnik
In Latin
Classic Bush
Lungwort
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Ascomycota
Class
Magnoliopsida
Ascomycetes
Order
Celastrales
Peltigerales
Family
Celastraceae
Boraginaceae
Genus
Euonymus
Pulmonaria
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Boragineae
Subfamily
Celastroideae
Boraginoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Strawberry Bush and Lungwort
Season and care of Strawberry Bush and Lungwort is important to know. While considering everything about Strawberry Bush and Lungwort Care, growing season is an essential factor. Strawberry Bush season is Fall and Winter and Lungwort season is Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Strawberry Bush is Clay, Loam and for Lungwort is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Strawberry Bush is Acidic, Neutral and for Lungwort is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Strawberry Bush and Lungwort Physical Information
Strawberry Bush and Lungwort physical information is very important for comparison. Strawberry Bush height is 90.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Lungwort height is 25.50 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Strawberry Bush and Lungwort are as follows:
Strawberry Bush flower color: White and Ivory
Strawberry Bush leaf color: Green
Lungwort flower color: Pink, Rose and Blue Violet
- Lungwort leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Silver
Care of Strawberry Bush and Lungwort
Care of Strawberry Bush and Lungwort include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Strawberry Bush pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Lungwort pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Strawberry Bush needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Lungwort needs Drought Tolerant and in winter, it needs Adequately.