Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants
Herb
Origin
Eastern Europe, Mediterranean, Western Asia
Europe, Asia
Types
Papaver somniferum
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Habitat
gardens, Grassland, Roadsides, tropical environments
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-10
-9999
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 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
Upright/Erect
Spreading
Flower Color
White, Red, Pink, Light Pink, Lavender, Plum, Ivory
White, Purple, Pink, Violet, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light Green, Tan, Chocolate
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Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Blue Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green, Blue Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green, Blue Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Egg-shaped
Oblovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Spring, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Form a Soil ring to water efficiently, Requires consistently moist soil, Requires regular watering, Water Deeply
-
In Summer
Lots of watering
Average Water
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Alkaline, 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
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, Double, Semi-Double
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Invasive
Sometimes
Sometimes
Attracts
Butterflies
Bees, Flies
Allergy
Skin irritation
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Flowers, Root
Other Uses
Culinary use, Employed in herbal medicine, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
-
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
-
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Foundation, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border
Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
PAPAVER somniferum
SYMPHYTUM officinale
Common Name
Opium Poppy, Poppyseed Poppy
Common Comfrey
In Hindi
अफीम पोस्ता
Hydrangea
In German
Schlafmohn
Hortensie
In French
Grain d'opium
Hortensia
In Spanish
adormidera
Hortensia
In Greek
μήκωνος της υπνοφόρου
υδραγεία
In Portuguese
Papoula do ópio
Hortênsia
In Polish
MAK lekarski
Hortensja
In Latin
opium Poppy
Hibiscus
Family
Papaveraceae
Boraginaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
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Subfamily
Paperveroideae
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Season and Care of Opium Poppy and Common Comfrey
Season and care of Opium Poppy and Common Comfrey is important to know. While considering everything about Opium Poppy and Common Comfrey Care, growing season is an essential factor. Opium Poppy season is Spring and Summer and Common Comfrey season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Opium Poppy is Loam, Sand and for Common Comfrey is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Opium Poppy is Neutral, Alkaline and for Common Comfrey is Acidic, Neutral.
Opium Poppy and Common Comfrey Physical Information
Opium Poppy and Common Comfrey physical information is very important for comparison. Opium Poppy height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Common Comfrey height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Opium Poppy and Common Comfrey are as follows:
Opium Poppy flower color: White, Red, Pink, Light Pink, Lavender, Plum and Ivory
Opium Poppy leaf color: Light Green and Blue Green
Common Comfrey flower color: White, Purple, Pink, Violet and Ivory
- Common Comfrey leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Care of Opium Poppy and Common Comfrey
Care of Opium Poppy and Common Comfrey include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Opium Poppy 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 Opium Poppy 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.