Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Herbs
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Southern Europe
Europe, Russia
Types
-
Symphytum officinale (common comfrey), Symphytum asperum (rough comfrey)
Habitat
Cultivated Beds, Dappled Shade, Shady Edge, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden
Cold Regions, stream banks
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
6-11
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Spreading
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Pink
White, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Orange Red
Leaf Color in Spring
White, Light Green
Red, Green, Copper
Leaf Color in Summer
White, Light Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
White, Light Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Red, Dark Green, Burgundy, Bronze
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, Stem Cutting
Root Division, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune in the growing season, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring
14-14-14 Fertilizer, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, can go long without fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Stem spot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Shallow soil, Sun
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Invasive
Sometimes
Sometimes
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies, pollinators
Ants, Butterflies, pollinators
Allergy
Itchiness, Skin rash, Stomach pain, Swelling
Antibacterial, Peripheral Edema
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai, Showy Purposes
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin
Acne, Beautiful Skin, Reduce Bruises, Remove blemishes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Fixes Nitrogen
Medicinal Uses
Antiseptic, Digestive disorders, Fever, Headache
Asthma, Diarrhea, Obesity, Osteoarthritis
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Leaves, Twigs
Other Uses
Added to salads, Used as essential oil, Used in making tea, Used to make herbal teas
Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bog Garden, Edible, Groundcover, Herb / Vegetable
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Groundcover, Hedges, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
MENTHA suaveolens 'Variegata'
Symphytum asperum
Common Name
Applemint, Variegated Applemint
Comfrey,Black Root, Blackwort, Bruisewort
In Hindi
Applemint Tree
Blackwort
In German
Applemint Baum
Blackwort
In French
Applemint Arbre
Blackwort
In Spanish
Árbol Applemint
Blackwort
In Greek
Applemint Δέντρο
Blackwort
In Portuguese
Árvore applemint
Blackwort
In Polish
Applemint Drzewo
Blackwort
In Latin
Applemint ligno
Blackwort
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Lamiaceae
Boraginaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Faboideae
Boraginoideae
Season and Care of Applemint and Comfrey
Season and care of Applemint and Comfrey is important to know. While considering everything about Applemint and Comfrey Care, growing season is an essential factor. Applemint season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Comfrey season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Applemint is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Comfrey is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Applemint is Acidic, Neutral and for Comfrey is Acidic, Neutral.
Applemint and Comfrey Physical Information
Applemint and Comfrey physical information is very important for comparison. Applemint height is 980.00 cm and width 2.50 cm whereas Comfrey height is 20.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Applemint and Comfrey are as follows:
Applemint flower color: White and Pink
Applemint leaf color: White and Light Green
Comfrey flower color: White and Light Pink
- Comfrey leaf color: Red, Green and Copper
Care of Applemint and Comfrey
Care of Applemint and Comfrey include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Applemint pruning is done Prune in the growing season, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Comfrey pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems and Remove dead leaves. In summer Applemint 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.