Life Span
Perennial
Annual or Biennial
Origin
Europe, Asia
Asia, Europe, North Africa, North America
Types
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Geranium robertianum
Habitat
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
Shaded sites, Waste areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
3-9
Habit
Spreading
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Purple, Pink, Violet, Ivory
Pink, Magenta, Rose
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green
Red, Green, Dark Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oblovate
Arrowhead
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Spring, Summer
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
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Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
-
Keep ground moist, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Average Water
Average Water
In Spring
Moderate
Average Water
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
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Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Downy mildew, Pest Free, Powdery mildew
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Shade areas
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Allergy
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
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Aesthetic Uses
-
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Good for skin, Reduce Bruises, Skin irritation
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Insect Repellent
Medicinal Uses
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Antioxidants, Antiseptic, Astringent, Diabetes, Diarrhea, Diuretic, Gallbladder Diseases, Haemorrhages, Inflammation, Kidney problems, Kidney Stones, Liver problems, Sore throat, Strengthen gums, Swelling, Ulcers
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
Leaves, Root, Whole plant
Other Uses
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Can be made into a herbal tea, repels rabbits, deers and mosquitos, Used as a nutritious food item
Used As Indoor Plant
-
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Herb / Vegetable
Bedding Plant, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
SYMPHYTUM officinale
GERANIUM robertianum
Common Name
Common Comfrey
Death-Comes-Quickly, Herb Robert, Dove's Foot, Crow's Foot, Storksbill, Red Robin
In Hindi
Hydrangea
जड़ी बूटी रॉबर्ट
In German
Hortensie
Kraut Robert
In French
Hortensia
herbe à Robert
In Spanish
Hortensia
hierba de San Roberto
In Greek
υδραγεία
βότανο Robert
In Portuguese
Hortênsia
erva robert
In Polish
Hortensja
herb robert
In Latin
Hibiscus
Robertus herba
Family
Boraginaceae
Geraniaceae
Clade
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Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Properties of Common Comfrey and Herb Robert
Wondering what are the properties of Common Comfrey and Herb Robert? We provide you with everything About Common Comfrey and Herb Robert. Common Comfrey doesn't have thorns and Herb Robert 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 Herb Robert 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 Herb Robert and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Common Comfrey and Herb Robert
Season and care of Common Comfrey and Herb Robert is important to know. While considering everything about Common Comfrey and Herb Robert Care, growing season is an essential factor. Common Comfrey season is Spring and Summer and Herb Robert season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Common Comfrey is Clay, Loam and for Herb Robert is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Common Comfrey is Acidic, Neutral and for Herb Robert is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Common Comfrey and Herb Robert Physical Information
Common Comfrey and Herb Robert physical information is very important for comparison. Common Comfrey height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Herb Robert height is 25.40 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Common Comfrey and Herb Robert are as follows:
Common Comfrey flower color: White, Purple, Pink, Violet and Ivory
Common Comfrey leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Herb Robert flower color: Pink, Magenta and Rose
- Herb Robert leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Common Comfrey and Herb Robert
Care of Common Comfrey and Herb Robert include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Common Comfrey pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Herb Robert pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves. In summer Common Comfrey needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Herb Robert needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.