Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Tender Perennial
Types
Symphytum officinale (common comfrey), Symphytum asperum (rough comfrey)
Zonal Geranium, Ivy Geranium, Regal Geranium, Scented Geranium
Habitat
Cold Regions, stream banks
All sorts of environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-11
10-15
Sunset Zone
21,22
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Light Pink
Hot Pink, Coral
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
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
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Indeterminate
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Root Division, Transplanting
Leaf Cutting, Root Division, Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Water daily during growing season
Do not water excessively
In Summer
Lots of watering
Moderate
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove dead leaves
Prune regularly, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
14-14-14 Fertilizer, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, can go long without fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize every 2-3 weeks while growing
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Stem spot
Red blotch, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Shallow soil, Sun
Heat And Humidity
Flower Petal Number
Single
Semi-Double
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Ants, Butterflies, pollinators
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Allergy
Antibacterial, Peripheral Edema
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Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Acne, Beautiful Skin, Reduce Bruises, Remove blemishes
Moisturizing, Skin cleanser
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Fixes Nitrogen
Air purification, Insect Repellent
Medicinal Uses
Asthma, Diarrhea, Obesity, Osteoarthritis
Fever, Intestinal irritations, Kidney problems, Respiratory Disorders, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Twigs
Flowers
Other Uses
Used for its medicinal properties
Cosmetics, Culinary use, Making Perfumes, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Showy Purposes, Used as a nutritious food item
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Groundcover, Hedges, Mixed Border, Tropical
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
Symphytum asperum
PELARGONIUM 'Balgalpipn'
Common Name
Comfrey,Black Root, Blackwort, Bruisewort
Hybrid Ivy-leaved Geranium, Zonal Geranium
In Hindi
Blackwort
Pelargonium
In German
Blackwort
Pelargonium
In French
Blackwort
Pelargonium
In Spanish
Blackwort
Pelargonium
In Greek
Blackwort
Pelargonium
In Portuguese
Blackwort
pelargônio
In Polish
Blackwort
Pelargonium
In Latin
Blackwort
Pelargonium
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Lamiales
Geraniales
Family
Boraginaceae
Geraniaceae
Genus
Symphytum
Pelargonium
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Boraginoideae
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Season and Care of Comfrey and Pelargonium
Season and care of Comfrey and Pelargonium is important to know. While considering everything about Comfrey and Pelargonium Care, growing season is an essential factor. Comfrey season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Pelargonium season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Comfrey is Loam, Sand and for Pelargonium is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Comfrey is Acidic, Neutral and for Pelargonium is Neutral.
Comfrey and Pelargonium Physical Information
Comfrey and Pelargonium physical information is very important for comparison. Comfrey height is 20.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Pelargonium height is 25.40 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Comfrey and Pelargonium are as follows:
Comfrey flower color: White and Light Pink
Comfrey leaf color: Red, Green and Copper
Pelargonium flower color: Hot Pink and Coral
- Pelargonium leaf color: Green
Care of Comfrey and Pelargonium
Care of Comfrey and Pelargonium include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Comfrey pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems and Remove dead leaves and Pelargonium pruning is done Prune regularly, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Comfrey needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Pelargonium needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Average Water.