Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Asia
Europe, Turkey
Types
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
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Habitat
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
hedge rows, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
2-9
Sunset Zone
21,22
4, 5, 6, 7, 8
Habit
Spreading
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Purple, Pink, Violet, Ivory
Yellow, Green, Orange Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green
Lemon yellow, Yellow green, Orange Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
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Leaf Shape
Oblovate
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Spring, Summer
Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Pollution, Variety of soil types
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Grafting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
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Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, 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
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Nitrogen, Water soluble fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Caterpillars, Powdery mildew
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Pollution, Variety of soil types
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
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Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Flies
Birds
Allergy
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Asthma, conjunctivitis, Pollen, Rhinitis
Aesthetic Uses
-
Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
-
Skin irritation, Stops hair loss
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Shelter for wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Cold, Cough, Diarrhea, Hair Loss, Headache, hemorrhoids, Rheumatism, Sore throat
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
Leaves
Other Uses
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Cosmetics, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
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No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Herb / Vegetable
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
SYMPHYTUM officinale
Carpinus betulus
Common Name
Common Comfrey
Common Hornbeam, European Hornbeam
In Hindi
Hydrangea
हानबीन
In German
Hortensie
Hainbuche
In French
Hortensia
charme
In Spanish
Hortensia
carpe
In Portuguese
Hortênsia
choupo-branco
In Latin
Hibiscus
Item carpinus
Family
Boraginaceae
Betulaceae
Clade
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Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Properties of Common Comfrey and Hornbeam
Wondering what are the properties of Common Comfrey and Hornbeam? We provide you with everything About Common Comfrey and Hornbeam. Common Comfrey doesn't have thorns and Hornbeam 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 Hornbeam 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 Hornbeam and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Common Comfrey and Hornbeam
Season and care of Common Comfrey and Hornbeam is important to know. While considering everything about Common Comfrey and Hornbeam Care, growing season is an essential factor. Common Comfrey season is Spring and Summer and Hornbeam season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Common Comfrey is Clay, Loam and for Hornbeam is Loam while the PH of soil for Common Comfrey is Acidic, Neutral and for Hornbeam is Acidic, Neutral.
Common Comfrey and Hornbeam Physical Information
Common Comfrey and Hornbeam physical information is very important for comparison. Common Comfrey height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Hornbeam height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Common Comfrey and Hornbeam are as follows:
Common Comfrey flower color: White, Purple, Pink, Violet and Ivory
Common Comfrey leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Hornbeam flower color: Yellow, Green and Orange Red
- Hornbeam leaf color: Light Green
Care of Common Comfrey and Hornbeam
Care of Common Comfrey and Hornbeam include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Common Comfrey pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Hornbeam pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Common Comfrey needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Hornbeam needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.