Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Ornamental Plants, Shrubs
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Africa
Europe, Russia
Types
-
Symphytum officinale (common comfrey), Symphytum asperum (rough comfrey)
Habitat
gardens, meadows
Cold Regions, stream banks
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
6-11
Sunset Zone
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7
21,22
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Blue, Indigo, Lavender, Light Purple
White, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Red, Green, Copper
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Yellow green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Light Yellow, Tan
Red, Dark Green, Burgundy, Bronze
Leaf Shape
Palmate and toothed
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
-
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Heat And Humidity
-
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Root Division, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
It cannot sustain wet-feet, Keep ground moist, Requires regular watering, Water more in summer
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 pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Cut away fading foliage, Do not prune during shooting season, Remove damaged leaves, Remove deadheads
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
High-phosphorous fertilizers used, Organic Flower Fertilizer
14-14-14 Fertilizer, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, can go long without fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Bacterial leaf spot, fungus, Mealybugs
Aphids, Stem spot
Plant Tolerance
Heat And Humidity
Shallow soil, Sun
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies
Ants, Butterflies, pollinators
Allergy
Severe allergen, Skin irritation, Skin rash, Throat itching, Vomiting
Antibacterial, Peripheral Edema
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Borders, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Acne, Beautiful Skin, Reduce Bruises, Remove blemishes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Fixes Nitrogen
Medicinal Uses
-
Asthma, Diarrhea, Obesity, Osteoarthritis
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Leaves, Twigs
Other Uses
Used in making blue ink
Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edging, Feature Plant
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Groundcover, Hedges, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
Delphinium elatum
Symphytum asperum
Common Name
Alpine delphinium, Delphium, Candle larkspur, Siberian larkspur, Musk Larkspur,
Comfrey,Black Root, Blackwort, Bruisewort
In Hindi
अल्पाइन Delphinium
Blackwort
In German
Alpine Delphinium
Blackwort
In French
Alpine Delphinium
Blackwort
In Spanish
Alpine Delphinium
Blackwort
In Greek
Alpine Δελφίνιο
Blackwort
In Portuguese
Alpine Delphinium
Blackwort
In Polish
Alpine Delphinium
Blackwort
In Latin
Alpine Delphinium
Blackwort
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Ranunculales
Lamiales
Family
Ranunculaceae
Boraginaceae
Genus
Delphinium
Symphytum
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
-
Boraginoideae
Properties of Alpine Delphinium and Comfrey
Wondering what are the properties of Alpine Delphinium and Comfrey? We provide you with everything About Alpine Delphinium and Comfrey. Alpine Delphinium doesn't have thorns and Comfrey doesn't have thorns. Also Alpine Delphinium does not have fragrant flowers. Alpine Delphinium has allergic reactions like Severe allergen, Skin irritation, Skin rash, Throat itching and Vomiting and Comfrey has allergic reactions like Severe allergen, Skin irritation, Skin rash, Throat itching and Vomiting. 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 Alpine Delphinium and Comfrey and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Alpine Delphinium and Comfrey
Season and care of Alpine Delphinium and Comfrey is important to know. While considering everything about Alpine Delphinium and Comfrey Care, growing season is an essential factor. Alpine Delphinium season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Comfrey season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Alpine Delphinium is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Comfrey is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Alpine Delphinium is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Comfrey is Acidic, Neutral.
Alpine Delphinium and Comfrey Physical Information
Alpine Delphinium and Comfrey physical information is very important for comparison. Alpine Delphinium height is 200.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Comfrey height is 20.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Alpine Delphinium and Comfrey are as follows:
Alpine Delphinium flower color: Blue, Indigo, Lavender and Light Purple
Alpine Delphinium leaf color: Green
Comfrey flower color: White and Light Pink
- Comfrey leaf color: Red, Green and Copper
Care of Alpine Delphinium and Comfrey
Care of Alpine Delphinium and Comfrey include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Alpine Delphinium pruning is done Cut away fading foliage, Do not prune during shooting season, Remove damaged leaves and Remove deadheads and Comfrey pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems and Remove dead leaves. In summer Alpine Delphinium 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.