Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants
Herb
Origin
North-Central United States, Central United States, Western United States, Texas
Europe, Asia
Types
Blue Toadflax, Old-Field Toadflax
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Habitat
Cultivated Beds
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
-9999
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 10
21,22
Habit
Upright/Erect
Spreading
Flower Color
Pink, Light Blue, Lavender
White, Purple, Pink, Violet, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Blue Green, Gray Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Blue Green, Gray Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Blue Green, Gray Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oval to egg shaped
Oblovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Spring, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Divison, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
-
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
Well drained
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
use all-purpose fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Foliar disease, Root rot, Spider mites
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bumblebees
Bees, Flies
Allergy
Depression, High blood cholestrol, Pain
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Analgesic, Febrifuge, Stomachic
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root
Flowers, Root
Used As Indoor Plant
No
-
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
PENSTEMON grandiflorus
SYMPHYTUM officinale
Common Name
Large Beardtongue, Shell-leaf Penstemon, Wild Snapdragon
Common Comfrey
In Hindi
Wild Snapdragon
Hydrangea
In German
Wilde Snapdragon
Hortensie
In French
Snapdragon sauvage
Hortensia
In Spanish
Salvaje Snapdragon
Hortensia
In Greek
άγρια Snapdragon
υδραγεία
In Portuguese
Selvagem Snapdragon
Hortênsia
In Polish
Dziki Snapdragon
Hortensja
In Latin
Phlox Ferae
Hibiscus
Family
Scrophulariaceae
Boraginaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
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Subfamily
Scrophularioideae
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Properties of Wild Snapdragon and Common Comfrey
Wondering what are the properties of Wild Snapdragon and Common Comfrey? We provide you with everything About Wild Snapdragon and Common Comfrey. Wild Snapdragon doesn't have thorns and Common Comfrey doesn't have thorns. Also Wild Snapdragon does not have fragrant flowers. Wild Snapdragon has allergic reactions like Depression, High blood cholestrol and Pain and Common Comfrey has allergic reactions like Depression, High blood cholestrol and Pain. 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 Wild Snapdragon and Common Comfrey and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Wild Snapdragon and Common Comfrey
Season and care of Wild Snapdragon and Common Comfrey is important to know. While considering everything about Wild Snapdragon and Common Comfrey Care, growing season is an essential factor. Wild Snapdragon season is Spring and Summer and Common Comfrey season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Wild Snapdragon is Clay, Loam and for Common Comfrey is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Wild Snapdragon is Neutral, Alkaline and for Common Comfrey is Acidic, Neutral.
Wild Snapdragon and Common Comfrey Physical Information
Wild Snapdragon and Common Comfrey physical information is very important for comparison. Wild Snapdragon height is 61.00 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Common Comfrey height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Wild Snapdragon and Common Comfrey are as follows:
Wild Snapdragon flower color: Pink, Light Blue and Lavender
Wild Snapdragon leaf color: Light Green, Blue Green and Gray Green
Common Comfrey flower color: White, Purple, Pink, Violet and Ivory
- Common Comfrey leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Care of Wild Snapdragon and Common Comfrey
Care of Wild Snapdragon and Common Comfrey include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Wild Snapdragon 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 Wild Snapdragon 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.