Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Eastern Africa
Europe, Russia
Types
Impatients balsamina, Impatients hawkeri, Impatiens nolitangere
Symphytum officinale (common comfrey), Symphytum asperum (rough comfrey)
Habitat
Damp Places, Damp shady woods, Forest margins, Roadsides, tropical environments, Waste areas, waterways
Cold Regions, stream banks
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
6-11
Sunset Zone
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Red, Purple, Pink, Magenta, Rose, Salmon, Coral, Peach, Burgundy
White, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green
Orange Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green, Burgundy, Crimson, Bronze
Red, Green, Copper
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green, Burgundy, Crimson, Bronze
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green, Burgundy, Crimson
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Red, Dark Green, Burgundy, Bronze
Leaf Shape
Oblong elliptic
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Softwood cuttings, Stem Cutting
Root Division, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings, Requires consistently moist soil
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Water daily during growing season
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Cut away fading foliage, Cut or pinch the stems, Remove branches that rub together, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads, Remove the old foliage
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Apply N-P-K
14-14-14 Fertilizer, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, can go long without fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Downy mildew, Stem rot
Aphids, Stem spot
Plant Tolerance
Shade areas
Shallow soil, Sun
Flower Petal Number
Single, Double
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Ants, Butterflies, pollinators
Allergy
-
Antibacterial, Peripheral Edema
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Acne, Beautiful Skin, Reduce Bruises, Remove blemishes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Fixes Nitrogen
Medicinal Uses
Demulcent, Gastrointestinal disorders, Nutritive, Skin irritation
Asthma, Diarrhea, Obesity, Osteoarthritis
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
Leaves, Twigs
Other Uses
Basketary, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for bedding in gardens
Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border, Tropical
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Groundcover, Hedges, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
IMPATIENS walleriana
Symphytum asperum
Common Name
Busy Lizzy, Impatiens, balsam, sultana
Comfrey,Black Root, Blackwort, Bruisewort
In Hindi
wallenana
Blackwort
In German
wallenana
Blackwort
In French
wallenana
Blackwort
In Spanish
wallenana
Blackwort
In Greek
Απασχολημένος Lizzy Φυτών
Blackwort
In Portuguese
wallenana
Blackwort
In Polish
wallenana
Blackwort
In Latin
Impatiens Walleriana
Blackwort
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Geraniales
Lamiales
Family
Balsaminaceae
Boraginaceae
Genus
Impatiens
Symphytum
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
-
Boraginoideae
Season and Care of Busy Lizzy and Comfrey
Season and care of Busy Lizzy and Comfrey is important to know. While considering everything about Busy Lizzy and Comfrey Care, growing season is an essential factor. Busy Lizzy season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Comfrey season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Busy Lizzy is Loam, Sand and for Comfrey is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Busy Lizzy is Acidic, Neutral and for Comfrey is Acidic, Neutral.
Busy Lizzy and Comfrey Physical Information
Busy Lizzy and Comfrey physical information is very important for comparison. Busy Lizzy height is 40.00 cm and width 45.00 cm whereas Comfrey height is 20.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Busy Lizzy and Comfrey are as follows:
Busy Lizzy flower color: White, Red, Purple, Pink, Magenta, Rose, Salmon, Coral, Peach and Burgundy
Busy Lizzy leaf color: Green, Dark Green, Burgundy, Crimson and Bronze
Comfrey flower color: White and Light Pink
- Comfrey leaf color: Red, Green and Copper
Care of Busy Lizzy and Comfrey
Care of Busy Lizzy and Comfrey include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Busy Lizzy pruning is done Cut away fading foliage, Cut or pinch the stems, Remove branches that rub together, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads and Remove the old foliage and Comfrey pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems and Remove dead leaves. In summer Busy Lizzy needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Comfrey needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.