Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Asia
Europe, Eastern Europe, Northern Europe, Southern Europe, Western Europe, Russia, Siberia
Types
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
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Habitat
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
damp meadows, ditches, Fields, Hay fields, shores, springs, Swamps
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
3-7
Sunset Zone
21,22
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Spreading
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
White, Purple, Pink, Violet, Ivory
White, Pink, Light Pink, Rose
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Purple, Bronze, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oblovate
Long linear and narrow
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Spring, Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
-
Water daily during growing season
In Summer
Average Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
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
Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring, Fertilize the soil before planting, organic fertlizers, slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Healthy tree
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Invasive
Sometimes
Sometimes
Attracts
Bees, Flies
Bees, Bumblebees, Butterflies, Hoverflies, Insects
Allergy
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
allergic reaction
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
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Skin irritation, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
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Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
Whole plant
Other Uses
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Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
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No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Herb / Vegetable
Bog Garden, Wildflower
Botanical Name
SYMPHYTUM officinale
LYCHNIS flos-cuculi
Common Name
Common Comfrey
Ragged Robin
In Hindi
Hydrangea
Ragged Robin
In German
Hortensie
Kuckucks-Lichtnelke
In French
Hortensia
Ragged Robin
In Spanish
Hortensia
petirrojo desigual
In Greek
υδραγεία
ragged Robin
In Portuguese
Hortênsia
Ragged Robin
In Polish
Hortensja
Ragged Robin
In Latin
Hibiscus
Robin ragged
Family
Boraginaceae
Caryophyllaceae
Clade
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Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Properties of Common Comfrey and Ragged Robin
Wondering what are the properties of Common Comfrey and Ragged Robin? We provide you with everything About Common Comfrey and Ragged Robin. Common Comfrey doesn't have thorns and Ragged Robin 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 Ragged Robin 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 Ragged Robin and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Common Comfrey and Ragged Robin
Season and care of Common Comfrey and Ragged Robin is important to know. While considering everything about Common Comfrey and Ragged Robin Care, growing season is an essential factor. Common Comfrey season is Spring and Summer and Ragged Robin season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Common Comfrey is Clay, Loam and for Ragged Robin is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Common Comfrey is Acidic, Neutral and for Ragged Robin is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Common Comfrey and Ragged Robin Physical Information
Common Comfrey and Ragged Robin physical information is very important for comparison. Common Comfrey height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Ragged Robin height is 61.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Common Comfrey and Ragged Robin are as follows:
Common Comfrey flower color: White, Purple, Pink, Violet and Ivory
Common Comfrey leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Ragged Robin flower color: White, Pink, Light Pink and Rose
- Ragged Robin leaf color: Green
Care of Common Comfrey and Ragged Robin
Care of Common Comfrey and Ragged Robin include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Common Comfrey pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Ragged Robin pruning is done Remove deadheads. In summer Common Comfrey needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Ragged Robin needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.