Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Broadleaf Evergreen
Types
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Symphytum officinale (common comfrey), Symphytum asperum (rough comfrey)
Habitat
subtropical regions, Temperate Regions
Cold Regions, stream banks
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
6-11
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Gold, Pink
White, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Brown
Orange Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Red, Green, Copper
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Red, Dark Green, Burgundy, Bronze
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Bulbs
Root Division, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Water daily during growing season
In Summer
Lots of watering
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
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Ants, Butterflies, pollinators
Allergy
-
Antibacterial, Peripheral Edema
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Acne, Beautiful Skin, Reduce Bruises, Remove blemishes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Fixes Nitrogen
Medicinal Uses
-
Asthma, Diarrhea, Obesity, Osteoarthritis
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Leaves, Twigs
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Mixed Border
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Groundcover, Hedges, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
LILIUM 'Ladylike'
Symphytum asperum
Common Name
Asiatic Lily, Ladylike Lily
Comfrey,Black Root, Blackwort, Bruisewort
In Hindi
Ladylike lily
Blackwort
In German
Ladylike lily
Blackwort
In French
Ladylike lily
Blackwort
In Spanish
Ladylike lily
Blackwort
In Greek
Ladylike lily
Blackwort
In Portuguese
Ladylike lily
Blackwort
In Polish
Ladylike lily
Blackwort
In Latin
Ladylike lily
Blackwort
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Liliaceae
Boraginaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
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Boraginoideae
Properties of Ladylike Lily and Comfrey
Wondering what are the properties of Ladylike Lily and Comfrey? We provide you with everything About Ladylike Lily and Comfrey. Ladylike Lily doesn't have thorns and Comfrey doesn't have thorns. Also Ladylike Lily does not have fragrant flowers. Ladylike Lily has allergic reactions like and Comfrey has allergic reactions like . 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 Ladylike Lily and Comfrey and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Ladylike Lily and Comfrey
Season and care of Ladylike Lily and Comfrey is important to know. While considering everything about Ladylike Lily and Comfrey Care, growing season is an essential factor. Ladylike Lily season is Spring and Summer and Comfrey season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Ladylike Lily is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Comfrey is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Ladylike Lily is Acidic, Neutral and for Comfrey is Acidic, Neutral.
Ladylike Lily and Comfrey Physical Information
Ladylike Lily and Comfrey physical information is very important for comparison. Ladylike Lily height is 35.60 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Comfrey height is 20.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Ladylike Lily and Comfrey are as follows:
Ladylike Lily flower color: Gold and Pink
Ladylike Lily leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Comfrey flower color: White and Light Pink
- Comfrey leaf color: Red, Green and Copper
Care of Ladylike Lily and Comfrey
Care of Ladylike Lily and Comfrey include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Ladylike Lily 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 Ladylike Lily needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Comfrey needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.