Comfrey

Capnoides

About Comfrey and Capnoides

Comfrey

Capnoides

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Annual or Biennial

Type

Broadleaf Evergreen

Flowering Plants

Origin

Europe, Russia

Northeastern United States, North-Central United States, Canada

Types

Symphytum officinale (common comfrey), Symphytum asperum (rough comfrey)

Number of Varieties

0 40000

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Habitat

Cold Regions, stream banks

Dry areas, Rocky areas

USDA Hardiness Zone

6-112-7

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

7 - 1

Sunset Zone

21,22

Habit

Upright/Erect

Clump-Forming

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

20.00 cm30.50 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

90.00 cm20.30 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

White, Light Pink

Yellow, Pink

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Orange Red

Leaf Color in Spring

Red, Green, Copper

Blue Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green, Blue Green

Blue Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Green, Blue Green

Blue Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Red, Dark Green, Burgundy, Bronze

Light Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Oval

Pinnate

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Summer, Fall

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Medium

Fast

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer

Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Care

Where to Plant?

Container, Ground

How to Plant?

Root Division, Transplanting

Seedlings

Plant Maintenance

Low

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Water daily during growing season

Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Type

Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Pruning

Cut or pinch the stems, Remove dead leaves

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

14-14-14 Fertilizer, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, can go long without fertilizers

fertilize in early summer, fertilize in growing season, fertilize in spring

Pests and Diseases

Aphids, Stem spot

Insects

Plant Tolerance

Foliage Texture

Medium

Fine

Foliage Sheen

Glossy

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Ants, Butterflies, pollinators

Butterflies, Insects

Allergy

Antibacterial, Peripheral Edema

Corydalis

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes

Beautification, Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Acne, Beautiful Skin, Reduce Bruises, Remove blemishes

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification, Fixes Nitrogen

Air purification, Food for insects

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Asthma, Diarrhea, Obesity, Osteoarthritis

Sedative

Part of Plant Used

Leaves, Twigs

Flowers

Other Uses

Used for its medicinal properties

Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Groundcover, Hedges, Mixed Border, Tropical

Boraginoideae

Fumarioideae

Number of Species

351

1 27800

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Properties of Comfrey and Capnoides

Wondering what are the properties of Comfrey and Capnoides? We provide you with everything About Comfrey and Capnoides. Comfrey doesn't have thorns and Capnoides doesn't have thorns. Also Comfrey does not have fragrant flowers. Comfrey has allergic reactions like Antibacterial and Peripheral Edema and Capnoides has allergic reactions like Antibacterial and Peripheral Edema. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Comfrey and Capnoides and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Comfrey and Capnoides

Season and care of Comfrey and Capnoides is important to know. While considering everything about Comfrey and Capnoides Care, growing season is an essential factor. Comfrey season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Capnoides season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Comfrey is Loam, Sand and for Capnoides is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Comfrey is Acidic, Neutral and for Capnoides is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.

Comfrey and Capnoides Physical Information

Comfrey and Capnoides physical information is very important for comparison. Comfrey height is 20.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Capnoides height is 30.50 cm and width 20.30 cm. The color specification of Comfrey and Capnoides are as follows:

Comfrey flower color: White and Light Pink
Comfrey leaf color: Red, Green and Copper
Capnoides flower color: Yellow and Pink
Capnoides leaf color: Blue Green

Care of Comfrey and Capnoides

Care of Comfrey and Capnoides include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Comfrey pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems and Remove dead leaves and Capnoides pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves. In summer Comfrey needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Capnoides needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.