Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Mediterranean
Europe, Russia
Types
Blue Anemone, Greek Windflower, Carolina Anemone, Chinese Anemone
Symphytum officinale (common comfrey), Symphytum asperum (rough comfrey)
Habitat
Wild
Cold Regions, stream banks
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-12
6-11
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Sky Blue
White, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Red, Green, Copper
Leaf Color in Summer
Yellow, Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Red, Dark Green, Burgundy, Bronze
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Root Division, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Medium, Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather, Water Deeply
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
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune prior to new growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
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
Botrytis collar rot, Crown gall, Cucumber mosaic, Downy mildew, Impatiens necrotic spot, Leaf curl, Phytophthora, Rhizoctonia crown rot, Root rot, Rust, Sclerotinia blight, Southern blight
Aphids, Stem spot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Shallow soil, Sun
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
-
Ants, Butterflies, pollinators
Allergy
Skin irritation
Antibacterial, Peripheral Edema
Aesthetic Uses
-
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Acne, Beautiful Skin, Reduce Bruises, Remove blemishes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Fixes Nitrogen
Medicinal Uses
Asthma, Cough, Gout, Menstrual Disorders, Stomach pain
Asthma, Diarrhea, Obesity, Osteoarthritis
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Leaves, Twigs
Other Uses
-
Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Groundcover, Hedges, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
ANEMONE 'Harmony Blue'( HARMONY SERIES)
Symphytum asperum
Common Name
Anemone, Harmony Blue Anemone
Comfrey,Black Root, Blackwort, Bruisewort
In Hindi
रत्नज्योति
Blackwort
In German
Anemone
Blackwort
In French
Anémone
Blackwort
In Spanish
Anémona
Blackwort
In Greek
ανεμώνη
Blackwort
In Portuguese
Relutantemente
Blackwort
In Polish
Zawilec
Blackwort
In Latin
VivoSocial
Blackwort
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Ranunculales
Lamiales
Family
Ranunculaceae
Boraginaceae
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
-
Boraginoideae
Season and Care of Anemone and Comfrey
Season and care of Anemone and Comfrey is important to know. While considering everything about Anemone and Comfrey Care, growing season is an essential factor. Anemone season is Spring and Comfrey season is Spring. The type of soil for Anemone is Loam and for Comfrey is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Anemone is Acidic, Neutral and for Comfrey is Acidic, Neutral.
Anemone and Comfrey Physical Information
Anemone and Comfrey physical information is very important for comparison. Anemone height is 5.00 cm and width 20.00 cm whereas Comfrey height is 20.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Anemone and Comfrey are as follows:
Anemone flower color: Sky Blue
Anemone leaf color: Green
Comfrey flower color: White and Light Pink
- Comfrey leaf color: Red, Green and Copper
Care of Anemone and Comfrey
Care of Anemone and Comfrey include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Anemone pruning is done Prune prior to new growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads and Comfrey pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems and Remove dead leaves. In summer Anemone 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.