Comfrey

Enkianthus

About Comfrey and Enkianthus

Comfrey

Enkianthus

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Broadleaf Evergreen

Shrub

Origin

Europe, Russia

Southern Asia, India, Nepal, China

Types

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

Enkianthus campanulatus

Number of Varieties

215

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Habitat

Cold Regions, stream banks

Islands

USDA Hardiness Zone

6-117-9

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AHS Heat Zone

9-6

Sunset Zone

21,22

6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21

Habit

Upright/Erect

Spreading

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

20.00 cm240.00 cm

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Minimum Width

90.00 cm180.00 cm

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Plant Color

Flower Color

White, Light Pink

Light Pink, Rose, Ivory

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Bicolor, Striped

Fruit Color

Orange Red

Red, Green, Light Green

Leaf Color in Spring

Red, Green, Copper

Green, Light Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green, Blue Green

Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Green, Blue Green

Red, Orange, Orange Red

Leaf Color in Winter

Red, Dark Green, Burgundy, Bronze

Shape

Leaf Shape

Oval

Elliptic

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Spring, Fall

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Partial Sun, Partial shade

Growth Rate

Medium

Very Slow

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand

Clay, Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer

Late Spring, Early Summer

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought, Salt

Care

Where to Plant?

Container, Ground

Ground, Pot

How to Plant?

Root Division, Transplanting

Stem Planting

Plant Maintenance

Low

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

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

Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering, Water less during winter, Water more in summer

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

Average Water

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Type

Loam, Sand

Clay, Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Partial Sun, Partial shade

Pruning

Cut or pinch the stems, Remove dead leaves

Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts

Fertilizers

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

fertilize in spring, Nitrogen

Pests and Diseases

Aphids, Stem spot

Insects, Red blotch

Plant Tolerance

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes

Beautification, Cottage Garden

Beauty Benefits

Acne, Beautiful Skin, Reduce Bruises, Remove blemishes

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification, Fixes Nitrogen

Air purification, Erosion control, Food for insects, Prevent Soil Erosion

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Asthma, Diarrhea, Obesity, Osteoarthritis

Part of Plant Used

Leaves, Twigs

Fruits, Leaves

Other Uses

Used for its medicinal properties

Air freshner, Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Traditional medicine, 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

Blackwort

Enkianthus

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Tracheophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Lamiales

Ericales

Family

Boraginaceae

Ericaceae

Genus

Symphytum

Enkianthus

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots

Tribe

Heteromorpheae

Subfamily

Boraginoideae

Enkianthoideae

Number of Species

3510

1 27800

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Properties of Comfrey and Enkianthus

Wondering what are the properties of Comfrey and Enkianthus? We provide you with everything About Comfrey and Enkianthus. Comfrey doesn't have thorns and Enkianthus doesn't have thorns. Also Comfrey does not have fragrant flowers. Comfrey has allergic reactions like Antibacterial and Peripheral Edema and Enkianthus 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 Enkianthus and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Comfrey and Enkianthus

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

Comfrey and Enkianthus Physical Information

Comfrey and Enkianthus physical information is very important for comparison. Comfrey height is 20.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Enkianthus height is 240.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Comfrey and Enkianthus are as follows:

Comfrey flower color: White and Light Pink
Comfrey leaf color: Red, Green and Copper
Enkianthus flower color: Light Pink, Rose and Ivory
Enkianthus leaf color: Green and Light Green

Care of Comfrey and Enkianthus

Care of Comfrey and Enkianthus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Comfrey pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems and Remove dead leaves and Enkianthus pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Comfrey needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Enkianthus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.