Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Canada
Europe, Asia
Types
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Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Habitat
gardens, Hardwood forests
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-7
-9999
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10
21,22
Habit
Clump-Forming
Spreading
Flower Color
White
White, Purple, Pink, Violet, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light Green
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Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Blue Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Butterfly shaped
Oblovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Spring, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium
-
In Summer
Lots of watering
Average Water
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove deadheads, Requires very little pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
No fertilizers needed
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies
Bees, Flies
Allergy
-
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cancer, Diuretic
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
Flowers, Root
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
-
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Groundcover
Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
JEFFERSONIA diphylla
SYMPHYTUM officinale
Common Name
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Common Comfrey
In Hindi
Twinleaf
Hydrangea
In German
Twinleaf
Hortensie
In French
Twinleaf
Hortensia
In Spanish
Twinleaf
Hortensia
In Greek
Twinleaf
υδραγεία
In Portuguese
Twinleaf
Hortênsia
In Polish
Twinleaf
Hortensja
In Latin
Twinleaf
Hibiscus
Family
Berberidaceae
Boraginaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
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Properties of Twinleaf and Common Comfrey
Wondering what are the properties of Twinleaf and Common Comfrey? We provide you with everything About Twinleaf and Common Comfrey. Twinleaf doesn't have thorns and Common Comfrey doesn't have thorns. Also Twinleaf does not have fragrant flowers. Twinleaf 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 Twinleaf and Common Comfrey and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Twinleaf and Common Comfrey
Season and care of Twinleaf and Common Comfrey is important to know. While considering everything about Twinleaf and Common Comfrey Care, growing season is an essential factor. Twinleaf season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Common Comfrey season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Twinleaf is Clay, Loam and for Common Comfrey is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Twinleaf is Neutral, Alkaline and for Common Comfrey is Acidic, Neutral.
Twinleaf and Common Comfrey Physical Information
Twinleaf and Common Comfrey physical information is very important for comparison. Twinleaf height is 15.20 cm and width 12.70 cm whereas Common Comfrey height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Twinleaf and Common Comfrey are as follows:
Twinleaf flower color: White
Twinleaf leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Common Comfrey flower color: White, Purple, Pink, Violet and Ivory
- Common Comfrey leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Care of Twinleaf and Common Comfrey
Care of Twinleaf and Common Comfrey include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Twinleaf pruning is done Remove deadheads and Requires very little pruning and Common Comfrey pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Twinleaf 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.