About Fuller's Teasel and Common Comfrey
Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Herbs
Herb
Origin
Europe, Asia
Europe, Asia
Types
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Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Habitat
Rocky areas, Semi desert, Subtropical climates
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
-9999
Habit
Upright/Erect
Spreading
Flower Color
Purple
White, Purple, Pink, Violet, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Oblovate
Plant Season
Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer
Spring, Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
-
In Summer
Lots of watering
Average Water
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Requires very little pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Bees, Flies
Allergy
Skin irritation
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
Flowers, Root
Other Uses
Dried heads are used in floristry, Used as Ornamental plant
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Used As Indoor Plant
No
-
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Wildflower
Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
DIPSACUS fullonum
SYMPHYTUM officinale
Common Name
Fuller's Teasel
Common Comfrey
In Hindi
Fuller's Teasel
Hydrangea
In German
Fullers Karde
Hortensie
In French
Cardère à foulon
Hortensia
In Spanish
Cardo de Fuller
Hortensia
In Greek
Νεράγκαθο του Fuller
υδραγεία
In Portuguese
Carda de Fuller
Hortênsia
In Polish
Fullera Oset
Hortensja
In Latin
Teasel Fullonis
Hibiscus
Family
Dipsacaceae
Boraginaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
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Properties of Fuller's Teasel and Common Comfrey
Wondering what are the properties of Fuller's Teasel and Common Comfrey? We provide you with everything About Fuller's Teasel and Common Comfrey. Fuller's Teasel has thorns and Common Comfrey doesn't have thorns. Also Fuller's Teasel does not have fragrant flowers. Fuller's Teasel has allergic reactions like Skin irritation and Common Comfrey has allergic reactions like Skin irritation. 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 Fuller's Teasel and Common Comfrey and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Fuller's Teasel and Common Comfrey
Season and care of Fuller's Teasel and Common Comfrey is important to know. While considering everything about Fuller's Teasel and Common Comfrey Care, growing season is an essential factor. Fuller's Teasel season is Summer, Fall and Winter and Common Comfrey season is Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Fuller's Teasel is Clay, Loam and for Common Comfrey is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Fuller's Teasel is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Common Comfrey is Acidic, Neutral.
Fuller's Teasel and Common Comfrey Physical Information
Fuller's Teasel and Common Comfrey physical information is very important for comparison. Fuller's Teasel height is 150.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Common Comfrey height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Fuller's Teasel and Common Comfrey are as follows:
Fuller's Teasel flower color: Purple
Fuller's Teasel leaf color: Green
Common Comfrey flower color: White, Purple, Pink, Violet and Ivory
- Common Comfrey leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Care of Fuller's Teasel and Common Comfrey
Care of Fuller's Teasel and Common Comfrey include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Fuller's Teasel pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Requires very little pruning and Common Comfrey pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Fuller's Teasel needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Common Comfrey needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.