Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Asia
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States
Types
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
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Habitat
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
Rocky areas, Slopes
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
4-8
Sunset Zone
21,22
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Spreading
Mat-forming
Flower Color
White, Purple, Pink, Violet, Ivory
White, Blue, Purple, Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oblovate
Needle like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Summer
Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Divison, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
-
Needs more water during establishment, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Average Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune after flowering, Prune in summer
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
General garden fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Caterpillars, Crown rot, Gray mold, Leaf spot, Leafminers, Nematodes, Powdery mildew, Red blotch, Rust, Southern blight, Yellow Leaves
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Flies
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Allergy
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
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Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
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Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
Flowers
Other Uses
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Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
-
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Herb / Vegetable
Cutflower, Edging, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
SYMPHYTUM officinale
Phlox subulata
Common Name
Common Comfrey
Creeping Phlox
In Hindi
Hydrangea
जीव एक प्रकार का पौधा
In German
Hortensie
kriechend Phlox
In French
Hortensia
phlox rampant
In Spanish
Hortensia
rastrero phlox
In Greek
υδραγεία
υφέρπουσα phlox
In Portuguese
Hortênsia
rastejar phlox
In Polish
Hortensja
pełzanie floks
In Latin
Hibiscus
Phlox serpentium
Family
Boraginaceae
Polemoniaceae
Properties of Common Comfrey and Creeping Phlox
Wondering what are the properties of Common Comfrey and Creeping Phlox? We provide you with everything About Common Comfrey and Creeping Phlox. Common Comfrey doesn't have thorns and Creeping Phlox doesn't have thorns. Also Common Comfrey does not have fragrant flowers. Common Comfrey has allergic reactions like Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea and Vomiting and Creeping Phlox has allergic reactions like Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea and Vomiting. 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 Common Comfrey and Creeping Phlox and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Common Comfrey and Creeping Phlox
Season and care of Common Comfrey and Creeping Phlox is important to know. While considering everything about Common Comfrey and Creeping Phlox Care, growing season is an essential factor. Common Comfrey season is Spring and Summer and Creeping Phlox season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Common Comfrey is Clay, Loam and for Creeping Phlox is Loam while the PH of soil for Common Comfrey is Acidic, Neutral and for Creeping Phlox is Acidic, Neutral.
Common Comfrey and Creeping Phlox Physical Information
Common Comfrey and Creeping Phlox physical information is very important for comparison. Common Comfrey height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Creeping Phlox height is 10.20 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Common Comfrey and Creeping Phlox are as follows:
Common Comfrey flower color: White, Purple, Pink, Violet and Ivory
Common Comfrey leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Creeping Phlox flower color: White, Blue, Purple and Pink
- Creeping Phlox leaf color: Green
Care of Common Comfrey and Creeping Phlox
Care of Common Comfrey and Creeping Phlox include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Common Comfrey pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Creeping Phlox pruning is done Prune after flowering and Prune in summer. In summer Common Comfrey needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Creeping Phlox needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.