Comfrey

Mistassini Primrose

About Comfrey and Mistassini Primrose

Comfrey

Mistassini Primrose

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Broadleaf Evergreen

Perennial

Origin

Europe, Russia

Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States

Types

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

Number of Varieties

230

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Habitat

Cold Regions, stream banks

Roadsides, sand dunes, Waste areas

USDA Hardiness Zone

6-115-8

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AHS Heat Zone

8-1

Sunset Zone

21,22

1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

Habit

Upright/Erect

Clump-Forming

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

20.00 cm610.00 cm

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Minimum Width

90.00 cm460.00 cm

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Plant Color

Flower Color

White, Light Pink

White, Ivory

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Orange Red

Tan

Leaf Color in Spring

Red, Green, Copper

Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green, Blue Green

Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Green, Blue Green

Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Red, Dark Green, Burgundy, Bronze

Light Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Oval

Oblong

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Summer

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Medium

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

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Variety of soil types

Care

Where to Plant?

Container, Ground

Container, Ground, Pot

How to Plant?

Root Division, Transplanting

Divison, Seedlings, Stem Planting

Plant Maintenance

Low

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

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

Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering, Water more in summer

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 branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts

Fertilizers

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

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in growing season

Pests and Diseases

Aphids, Stem spot

Slugs, Snails

Plant Tolerance

Shallow soil, Sun

Variety of soil types

Facts

Flowers

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Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

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Fragrant Leaf

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Fragrant Bark/Stem

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Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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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

Insects

Allergy

Antibacterial, Peripheral Edema

Abdominal pain, Constipation, Diarrhea, Skin irritation

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes

Beautification, Borders, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Acne, Beautiful Skin, Reduce Bruises, Remove blemishes

Good for skin, Making cosmetics, Stops hair loss

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification, Fixes Nitrogen

Air purification, Food for insects, Versatility

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Asthma, Diarrhea, Obesity, Osteoarthritis

Eczema

Part of Plant Used

Leaves, Twigs

Root

Other Uses

Used for its medicinal properties

Decoration Purposes, Medicinal oil, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties

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

Edging, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Symphytum asperum

Primula mistassinica

Common Name

Comfrey,Black Root, Blackwort, Bruisewort

Mistassini primrose, Lake Mistassini primrose, bird's-eye primrose

In Hindi

Blackwort

Mistassini Primrose

In German

Blackwort

Mistassini Primrose

In French

Blackwort

Primrose Mistassini

In Spanish

Blackwort

Mistassini Primrose

In Greek

Blackwort

Mistassini Primrose

In Portuguese

Blackwort

Mistassini Primrose

In Polish

Blackwort

Mistassini Primrose

In Latin

Blackwort

Mistassini Primrose

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Lamiales

Myrtales

Family

Boraginaceae

Onagraceae

Genus

Symphytum

Oenothera

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Onagreae

Subfamily

Boraginoideae

Onagroideae

Number of Species

35145

1 27800

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Properties of Comfrey and Mistassini Primrose

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

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Season and Care of Comfrey and Mistassini Primrose

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

Comfrey and Mistassini Primrose Physical Information

Comfrey and Mistassini Primrose physical information is very important for comparison. Comfrey height is 20.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Mistassini Primrose height is 610.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Comfrey and Mistassini Primrose are as follows:

Comfrey flower color: White and Light Pink
Comfrey leaf color: Red, Green and Copper
Mistassini Primrose flower color: White and Ivory
Mistassini Primrose leaf color: Green

Care of Comfrey and Mistassini Primrose

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