Mistassini Primrose

Comfrey

About Mistassini Primrose and Comfrey

Mistassini Primrose

Comfrey

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Perennial

Broadleaf Evergreen

Origin

Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States

Europe, Russia

Types

Symphytum officinale (common comfrey), Symphytum asperum (rough comfrey)

Number of Varieties

302

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Habitat

Roadsides, sand dunes, Waste areas

Cold Regions, stream banks

USDA Hardiness Zone

5-86-11

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

8-1

Sunset Zone

1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

21,22

Habit

Clump-Forming

Upright/Erect

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

610.00 cm20.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

460.00 cm90.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

White, Ivory

White, Light Pink

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Tan

Orange Red

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

Shape

Leaf Shape

Oblong

Oval

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Summer

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Growth Rate

Medium

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer

Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Variety of soil types

Care

Where to Plant?

Container, Ground, Pot

Container, Ground

How to Plant?

Divison, Seedlings, Stem Planting

Root Division, Transplanting

Plant Maintenance

Low

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering, Water more in summer

Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Water daily during growing season

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Type

Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Pruning

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts

Cut or pinch the stems, Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in growing season

14-14-14 Fertilizer, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, can go long without fertilizers

Pests and Diseases

Slugs, Snails

Aphids, Stem spot

Plant Tolerance

Variety of soil types

Shallow soil, Sun

Facts

Flowers

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Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

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Fragrant Leaf

✔ ✘

Fragrant Bark/Stem

✔ ✘

Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Fine

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Glossy

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Insects

Ants, Butterflies, pollinators

Allergy

Abdominal pain, Constipation, Diarrhea, Skin irritation

Antibacterial, Peripheral Edema

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beautification, Borders, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes

Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Good for skin, Making cosmetics, Stops hair loss

Acne, Beautiful Skin, Reduce Bruises, Remove blemishes

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification, Food for insects, Versatility

Air purification, Fixes Nitrogen

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Eczema

Asthma, Diarrhea, Obesity, Osteoarthritis

Part of Plant Used

Root

Leaves, Twigs

Other Uses

Decoration Purposes, Medicinal oil, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties

Used for its medicinal properties

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Edging, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border

Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Groundcover, Hedges, Mixed Border, Tropical

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Primula mistassinica

Symphytum asperum

Common Name

Mistassini primrose, Lake Mistassini primrose, bird's-eye primrose

Comfrey,Black Root, Blackwort, Bruisewort

In Hindi

Mistassini Primrose

Blackwort

In German

Mistassini Primrose

Blackwort

In French

Primrose Mistassini

Blackwort

In Spanish

Mistassini Primrose

Blackwort

In Greek

Mistassini Primrose

Blackwort

In Portuguese

Mistassini Primrose

Blackwort

In Polish

Mistassini Primrose

Blackwort

In Latin

Mistassini Primrose

Blackwort

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Myrtales

Lamiales

Family

Onagraceae

Boraginaceae

Genus

Oenothera

Symphytum

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Onagreae

Subfamily

Onagroideae

Boraginoideae

Number of Species

14535

1 27800

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Properties of Mistassini Primrose and Comfrey

Wondering what are the properties of Mistassini Primrose and Comfrey? We provide you with everything About Mistassini Primrose and Comfrey. Mistassini Primrose doesn't have thorns and Comfrey doesn't have thorns. Also Mistassini Primrose does not have fragrant flowers. Mistassini Primrose has allergic reactions like Abdominal pain, Constipation, Diarrhea and Skin irritation and Comfrey has allergic reactions like Abdominal pain, Constipation, Diarrhea and 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 Mistassini Primrose and Comfrey and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Mistassini Primrose and Comfrey

Season and care of Mistassini Primrose and Comfrey is important to know. While considering everything about Mistassini Primrose and Comfrey Care, growing season is an essential factor. Mistassini Primrose season is Summer and Comfrey season is Summer. The type of soil for Mistassini Primrose is Loam, Sand and for Comfrey is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Mistassini Primrose is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Comfrey is Acidic, Neutral.

Mistassini Primrose and Comfrey Physical Information

Mistassini Primrose and Comfrey physical information is very important for comparison. Mistassini Primrose height is 610.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Comfrey height is 20.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Mistassini Primrose and Comfrey are as follows:

Mistassini Primrose flower color: White and Ivory
Mistassini Primrose leaf color: Green
Comfrey flower color: White and Light Pink
Comfrey leaf color: Red, Green and Copper

Care of Mistassini Primrose and Comfrey

Care of Mistassini Primrose and Comfrey include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Mistassini Primrose pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Comfrey pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems and Remove dead leaves. In summer Mistassini Primrose 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.