Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Shrubs
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Europe
Europe, Russia
Types
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Symphytum officinale (common comfrey), Symphytum asperum (rough comfrey)
Habitat
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
Cold Regions, stream banks
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
6-11
Habit
Prostrate/Trailing
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Blue, Purple, Pink
White, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Red, Green, Copper
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Red, Dark Green, Burgundy, Bronze
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Root Division, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
-
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, 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
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
14-14-14 Fertilizer, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, can go long without fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Stem spot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Shallow soil, Sun
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Attracts
Bees, Flies
Ants, Butterflies, pollinators
Allergy
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Antibacterial, Peripheral Edema
Aesthetic Uses
-
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Acne, Beautiful Skin, Reduce Bruises, Remove blemishes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Fixes Nitrogen
Medicinal Uses
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Asthma, Diarrhea, Obesity, Osteoarthritis
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
Leaves, Twigs
Other Uses
-
Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
-
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Groundcover, Hanging Basket, Wildflower
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Groundcover, Hedges, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
GLECHOMA hederacea
Symphytum asperum
Common Name
Ground Ivy
Comfrey,Black Root, Blackwort, Bruisewort
In Hindi
Hydrangea
Blackwort
In German
Hortensie
Blackwort
In French
Hortensia
Blackwort
In Spanish
Hortensia
Blackwort
In Greek
υδραγεία
Blackwort
In Portuguese
Hortênsia
Blackwort
In Polish
Hortensja
Blackwort
In Latin
Hibiscus
Blackwort
Family
Lamiaceae
Boraginaceae
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
-
Boraginoideae
Properties of Ground Ivy and Comfrey
Wondering what are the properties of Ground Ivy and Comfrey? We provide you with everything About Ground Ivy and Comfrey. Ground Ivy doesn't have thorns and Comfrey doesn't have thorns. Also Ground Ivy does not have fragrant flowers. Ground Ivy has allergic reactions like Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea and Vomiting and Comfrey 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 Ground Ivy and Comfrey and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Ground Ivy and Comfrey
Season and care of Ground Ivy and Comfrey is important to know. While considering everything about Ground Ivy and Comfrey Care, growing season is an essential factor. Ground Ivy season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Comfrey season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Ground Ivy is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Comfrey is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Ground Ivy is Acidic, Neutral and for Comfrey is Acidic, Neutral.
Ground Ivy and Comfrey Physical Information
Ground Ivy and Comfrey physical information is very important for comparison. Ground Ivy height is 51.00 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Comfrey height is 20.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Ground Ivy and Comfrey are as follows:
Ground Ivy flower color: Blue, Purple and Pink
Ground Ivy leaf color: Green
Comfrey flower color: White and Light Pink
- Comfrey leaf color: Red, Green and Copper
Care of Ground Ivy and Comfrey
Care of Ground Ivy and Comfrey include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Ground Ivy pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Comfrey pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems and Remove dead leaves. In summer Ground Ivy needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Comfrey needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.