Life Span
Biennial and Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Perennial
Origin
China, Japan
Hybrid origin
Types
Daphne odora,Daphne. mezereum.,Daphne transatlantica
Benediction lungwort, Excalibur lungwort
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
shade of upland trees
Forest edges, Mountains
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-9
4-8
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
8-4
Sunset Zone
21,22
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color
White, Pink, Rose
Pink, Rose, Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Red
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Gray Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Gray Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green, Gray Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
feather-shaped
Lung shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Winter, Late Winter
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
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
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial 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
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Not Available
Allergy
poisonous if ingested
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Woodland margins
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Provides ground cover
Medicinal Uses
Anodyne, Antiphlogistic, Antispasmodic, Depurative, Not Available, Opthalmic
Astringent, Demulcent, Diaphoretic, Diuretic, Emollient, Exoectorant, Homeopathy, Opthalmic, Resolvent
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Leaves
Other Uses
Making Perfumes
Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Edging, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
DAPHNE odora
PULMONARIA 'Berries and Cream' PP10597
Common Name
winter daphne
Berries and Cream Lungwort, Lungwort
In Hindi
winter daphne
Lungwort
In German
Daphne odora
Lungenkraut
In French
Daphne odora
pulmonaire
In Spanish
Daphne odora
Lungwort
In Greek
Daphne odora
Lungwort
In Portuguese
Daphne odora
pulmonária
In Polish
Daphne odora
płucnik
In Latin
Daphne odora
Lungwort
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Ascomycota
Class
Rosopsida
Ascomycetes
Order
Malvales
Peltigerales
Family
Thymelaeaceae
Boraginaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Boragineae
Subfamily
Euphorbioideae, Not Available
Boraginoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Winter Daphne and Lungwort
Season and care of Winter Daphne and Lungwort is important to know. While considering everything about Winter Daphne and Lungwort Care, growing season is an essential factor. Winter Daphne season is Spring and Winter and Lungwort season is Spring and Winter. The type of soil for Winter Daphne is Loam, Sand and for Lungwort is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Winter Daphne is Neutral and for Lungwort is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Winter Daphne and Lungwort Physical Information
Winter Daphne and Lungwort physical information is very important for comparison. Winter Daphne 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 Winter Daphne and Lungwort are as follows:
Winter Daphne flower color: White, Pink and Rose
Winter Daphne leaf color: Dark Green
Lungwort flower color: Pink, Rose and Blue Violet
- Lungwort leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Silver
Care of Winter Daphne and Lungwort
Care of Winter Daphne and Lungwort include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Winter Daphne 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 Winter Daphne needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Lungwort needs Drought Tolerant and in winter, it needs Adequately.