Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Types
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Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Habitat
wastelands
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
-9999
Sunset Zone
2b, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Clump-Forming
Spreading
Flower Color
White, Red, Purple, Light Pink
White, Purple, Pink, Violet, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light 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
Maple shaped
Oblovate
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Spring, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Stem Planting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Requires regular watering
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In Summer
Lots of watering
Average Water
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune in early summer, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Hollyhock Rust, Red blotch, Spider mites
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Allergy
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Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Inflammation, Respiratory Disorders, Urine infections
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Flowers, Root
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
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Used As Indoor Plant
No
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Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Mixed Border
Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
LAVATERA 'Barnsley Baby'
SYMPHYTUM officinale
Common Name
Lavatera
Common Comfrey
In Hindi
एक प्रकार का जंगली पौधा
Hydrangea
In German
Malve
Hortensie
In French
mauve
Hortensia
In Spanish
malva
Hortensia
In Portuguese
malva
Hortênsia
In Polish
malwa
Hortensja
Family
Malvaceae
Boraginaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
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Properties of Lavatera and Common Comfrey
Wondering what are the properties of Lavatera and Common Comfrey? We provide you with everything About Lavatera and Common Comfrey. Lavatera doesn't have thorns and Common Comfrey doesn't have thorns. Also Lavatera does not have fragrant flowers. Lavatera has allergic reactions like and Common 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 Lavatera and Common Comfrey and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Lavatera and Common Comfrey
Season and care of Lavatera and Common Comfrey is important to know. While considering everything about Lavatera and Common Comfrey Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lavatera season is Summer and Fall and Common Comfrey season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Lavatera is Loam, Sand and for Common Comfrey is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Lavatera is Neutral and for Common Comfrey is Acidic, Neutral.
Lavatera and Common Comfrey Physical Information
Lavatera and Common Comfrey physical information is very important for comparison. Lavatera height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Common Comfrey height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Lavatera and Common Comfrey are as follows:
Lavatera flower color: White, Red, Purple and Light Pink
Lavatera leaf color: Green and Light Green
Common Comfrey flower color: White, Purple, Pink, Violet and Ivory
- Common Comfrey leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Care of Lavatera and Common Comfrey
Care of Lavatera and Common Comfrey include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Lavatera pruning is done Prune in early summer and Remove dead leaves and Common Comfrey pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Lavatera 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.