Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Herb
Origin
Europe, Turkey, Iraq, Iran, Asia, China
Europe, Asia
Types
Parrot Tulips, Triumph Tulips, Darwin Hybrid Tulips
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Habitat
Mountains, Temperate Regions
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
-9999
Habit
Clump-Forming
Spreading
Flower Color
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Orange, Pink, Rose, Coral, Peach, Burgundy, Plum, Bronze
White, Purple, Pink, Violet, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oblong
Oblovate
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial 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 Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Spring, Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Shade areas
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
From bulbs, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water frequently, Does not require lot of watering
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In Summer
Not so frequently
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, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Cut leaves after fall, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
9-9-6
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Gray mold, Nematodes, Red blotch, Snails
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Shade areas
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single, Double, Semi-Double
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Aphids, Caterpillar, Mites, Rodents, Squirrels
Bees, Flies
Allergy
contact allergic dermatitis
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Skin Disorders, Skin irritation
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Flowers, Root
Other Uses
Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
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Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
-
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Edging, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
TULIPA
SYMPHYTUM officinale
Common Name
Tulip
Common Comfrey
In Hindi
ट्यूलिप
Hydrangea
In German
Tulpe
Hortensie
In French
Tulipe
Hortensia
In Spanish
tulipán
Hortensia
In Greek
τουλίπα
υδραγεία
In Portuguese
Tulipa
Hortênsia
In Polish
Tulipan
Hortensja
Family
Liliaceae
Boraginaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
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Season and Care of Tulip and Common Comfrey
Season and care of Tulip and Common Comfrey is important to know. While considering everything about Tulip and Common Comfrey Care, growing season is an essential factor. Tulip season is Spring and Common Comfrey season is Spring. The type of soil for Tulip is Loam, Sand and for Common Comfrey is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Tulip is Neutral and for Common Comfrey is Acidic, Neutral.
Tulip and Common Comfrey Physical Information
Tulip and Common Comfrey physical information is very important for comparison. Tulip height is 15.20 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Common Comfrey height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Tulip and Common Comfrey are as follows:
Tulip flower color: White, Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Orange, Pink, Rose, Coral, Peach, Burgundy, Plum and Bronze
Tulip leaf color: Green
Common Comfrey flower color: White, Purple, Pink, Violet and Ivory
- Common Comfrey leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Care of Tulip and Common Comfrey
Care of Tulip and Common Comfrey include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Tulip pruning is done Cut leaves after fall, 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 Tulip needs Not so frequently and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Common Comfrey needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.