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About Scented Geranium and Comfrey

Scented Geranium
Comfrey
About Comfrey and Scented Geranium


What is
Life Span
Annual  
Perennial  
Type
Tender Perennial  
Broadleaf Evergreen  
Origin
-  
Europe, Russia  
Types
herbaceous annuals  
Symphytum officinale (common comfrey), Symphytum asperum (rough comfrey)  
Number of Varieties
200  
34
2  
99+
Habitat
Temperate Regions, Tropical Forests  
Cold Regions, stream banks  
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15  
6-11  
AHS Heat Zone
-  
-  
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24  
21,22  
Habit
Clump-Forming  
Upright/Erect  
Information
Plant Size
  
  
Minimum Height
38.14 cm  
99+
20.00 cm  
99+
Minimum Width
45.70 cm  
99+
90.00 cm  
99+
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
White, Light Pink  
White, Light Pink  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor  
Bicolor  
Fruit Color
-  
Orange Red  
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Yellow green  
Red, Green, Copper  
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green, Yellow green  
Green, Blue Green  
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green, Yellow green  
Green, Blue Green  
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green  
Red, Dark Green, Burgundy, Bronze  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Linear to lanceolate  
Oval  
Thorns
No  
No  
Season
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter  
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun  
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade  
Growth Rate
Fast  
Medium  
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand  
Loam, Sand  
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline  
Acidic, Neutral  
Soil Drainage
Well drained  
Well drained  
Bloom Time
Indeterminate  
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer  
Repeat Bloomer
Yes  
No  
Tolerances
Drought  
-  
Care
Where to Plant?
Ground  
Container, Ground  
How to Plant?
Root Division, Seedlings  
Root Division, Transplanting  
Plant Maintenance
Medium  
Low  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Water when soil is dry  
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
  
  
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline  
Acidic, Neutral  
Soil Type
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  
Facts
Flowers
Showy  
Showy  
Flower Petal Number
Single  
Single  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No  
Yes  
Edible Fruit
No  
No  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
Yes  
Yes  
Fragrant Fruit
Yes  
No  
Fragrant Leaf
Yes  
No  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes  
No  
Showy Foliage
Yes  
Yes  
Showy Bark
No  
No  
Foliage Texture
Medium  
Medium  
Foliage Sheen
Matte  
Glossy  
Evergreen
No  
No  
Invasive
No  
Sometimes  
Self-Sowing
Yes  
No  
Attracts
Butterflies  
Ants, Butterflies, pollinators  
Allergy
-  
Antibacterial, Peripheral Edema  
Benefits
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes  
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes  
Beauty Benefits
-  
Acne, Beautiful Skin, Reduce Bruises, Remove blemishes  
Edible Uses
Yes  
No  
Environmental Uses
Air purification  
Air purification, Fixes Nitrogen  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Fever, Intestinal irritations, Kidney problems, Respiratory Disorders, Wounds  
Asthma, Diarrhea, Obesity, Osteoarthritis  
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Seeds  
Leaves, Twigs  
Other Uses
As a tea substitute, Culinary use, Medicinal oil, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used as essential oil, Used As Food  
Used for its medicinal properties  
Used As Indoor Plant
No  
No  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes  
Yes  
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Hanging Basket, Herb / Vegetable, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Tropical  
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Groundcover, Hedges, Mixed Border, Tropical  
Scientific Name
Botanical Name
PELARGONIUM 'Bitter Lemon'  
Symphytum asperum  
Common Name
Bitter Lemon Scented Geranium, Scented Geranium  
Comfrey,Black Root, Blackwort, Bruisewort  
In Hindi
Pelargonium  
Blackwort  
In German
Pelargonium  
Blackwort  
In French
pélargonium  
Blackwort  
In Spanish
pelargonium  
Blackwort  
In Greek
Pelargonium  
Blackwort  
In Portuguese
pelargônio  
Blackwort  
In Polish
pelargonia  
Blackwort  
In Latin
Pelargonium  
Blackwort  
Classification
Kingdom
Plantae  
Plantae  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta  
Magnoliophyta  
Class
Magnoliopsida  
Magnoliopsida  
Order
Geraniales  
Lamiales  
Family
Geraniaceae  
Boraginaceae  
Genus
Pelargonium  
Symphytum  
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids  
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids  
Tribe
-  
-  
Subfamily
-  
Boraginoideae  
Number of Species
200  
99+
35  
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Properties of Scented Geranium and Comfrey

Wondering what are the properties of Scented Geranium and Comfrey? We provide you with everything About Scented Geranium and Comfrey. Scented Geranium doesn't have thorns and Comfrey doesn't have thorns. Also Scented Geranium does not have fragrant flowers. Scented Geranium 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 Scented Geranium and Comfrey and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Scented Geranium and Comfrey

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

Scented Geranium and Comfrey Physical Information

Scented Geranium and Comfrey physical information is very important for comparison. Scented Geranium height is 38.14 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Comfrey height is 20.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Scented Geranium and Comfrey are as follows:

Care of Scented Geranium and Comfrey

Care of Scented Geranium and Comfrey include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Scented Geranium 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 Scented Geranium 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.

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