Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Herb
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
Europe, Asia
South America, Argentina
Types
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Perennial
Habitat
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
5-9
Habit
Spreading
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Purple, Pink, Violet, Ivory
Light Blue, Light Purple, Silver, Sky Blue
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green
Green, Light Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oblovate
Grass like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Summer
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
By dividing rhizomes, tubers
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
-
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, 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, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Slugs, Snails
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Flies
Bees, Birds, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
-
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
-
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
Flowers
Used As Indoor Plant
-
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Herb / Vegetable
Container, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
SYMPHYTUM officinale
Ipheion uniflorum
Common Name
Common Comfrey
Spring Starflower, Springstar
In Hindi
Hydrangea
Spring Starflower
In German
Hortensie
Frühling Borretsch
In French
Hortensia
Spring Starflower
In Spanish
Hortensia
primavera Flor de estrella
In Greek
υδραγεία
άνοιξη starflower
In Portuguese
Hortênsia
primavera Starflower
In Polish
Hortensja
Wiosna Starflower
In Latin
Hibiscus
Spring Starflower
Family
Boraginaceae
Liliaceae
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Monocots
Properties of Common Comfrey and Spring Starflower
Wondering what are the properties of Common Comfrey and Spring Starflower? We provide you with everything About Common Comfrey and Spring Starflower. Common Comfrey doesn't have thorns and Spring Starflower 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 Spring Starflower 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 Spring Starflower and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Common Comfrey and Spring Starflower
Season and care of Common Comfrey and Spring Starflower is important to know. While considering everything about Common Comfrey and Spring Starflower Care, growing season is an essential factor. Common Comfrey season is Spring and Summer and Spring Starflower season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Common Comfrey is Clay, Loam and for Spring Starflower is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Common Comfrey is Acidic, Neutral and for Spring Starflower is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Common Comfrey and Spring Starflower Physical Information
Common Comfrey and Spring Starflower physical information is very important for comparison. Common Comfrey height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Spring Starflower height is 10.20 cm and width 5.10 cm. The color specification of Common Comfrey and Spring Starflower are as follows:
Common Comfrey flower color: White, Purple, Pink, Violet and Ivory
Common Comfrey leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Spring Starflower flower color: Light Blue, Light Purple, Silver and Sky Blue
- Spring Starflower leaf color: Green, Light Green and Gray Green
Care of Common Comfrey and Spring Starflower
Care of Common Comfrey and Spring Starflower include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Common Comfrey pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Spring Starflower pruning is done 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 Spring Starflower needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.