Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States
Europe, Asia
Types
Aesculus glabra
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Habitat
Forest edges, Forest margins, Tropical regions
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-7
-9999
Sunset Zone
3, 4, 5, 6, 7
21,22
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Spreading
Flower Color
Light Yellow, Yellow green, Ivory
White, Purple, Pink, Violet, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan, Sienna
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Orange, Tan
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Compound
Oblovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring
Spring, Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
-
In Summer
Lots of watering
Average Water
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Bees, Flies
Allergy
-
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Asthma, Cough, Intestinal irritations, Rheumatism
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Flowers, Root
Other Uses
Culinary use
-
Used As Indoor Plant
No
-
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees
Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
AESCULUS glabra
SYMPHYTUM officinale
Common Name
Ohio Buckeye
Common Comfrey
In Hindi
ओहियो बकेये
Hydrangea
In German
Ohio buckeye
Hortensie
In French
marronnier de l'Ohio
Hortensia
In Spanish
Ohio castaño de indias
Hortensia
In Greek
Οχάιο Buckeye
υδραγεία
In Portuguese
Ohio Buckeye
Hortênsia
In Polish
Ohio kasztan
Hortensja
In Latin
Ohio buckeye
Hibiscus
Family
Hippocastanaceae
Boraginaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
-
Subfamily
Hippocastanoideae
-
Properties of Ohio Buckeye and Common Comfrey
Wondering what are the properties of Ohio Buckeye and Common Comfrey? We provide you with everything About Ohio Buckeye and Common Comfrey. Ohio Buckeye has thorns and Common Comfrey doesn't have thorns. Also Ohio Buckeye does not have fragrant flowers. Ohio Buckeye 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 Ohio Buckeye and Common Comfrey and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Ohio Buckeye and Common Comfrey
Season and care of Ohio Buckeye and Common Comfrey is important to know. While considering everything about Ohio Buckeye and Common Comfrey Care, growing season is an essential factor. Ohio Buckeye season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Common Comfrey season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Ohio Buckeye is Clay, Loam and for Common Comfrey is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Ohio Buckeye is Acidic, Neutral and for Common Comfrey is Acidic, Neutral.
Ohio Buckeye and Common Comfrey Physical Information
Ohio Buckeye and Common Comfrey physical information is very important for comparison. Ohio Buckeye height is 910.00 cm and width 760.00 cm whereas Common Comfrey height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Ohio Buckeye and Common Comfrey are as follows:
Ohio Buckeye flower color: Light Yellow, Yellow green and Ivory
Ohio Buckeye leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Common Comfrey flower color: White, Purple, Pink, Violet and Ivory
- Common Comfrey leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Care of Ohio Buckeye and Common Comfrey
Care of Ohio Buckeye and Common Comfrey include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Ohio Buckeye pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Common Comfrey pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Ohio Buckeye 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.