Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Herbs
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
India, Iran
Europe, Russia
Types
-
Symphytum officinale (common comfrey), Symphytum asperum (rough comfrey)
Habitat
Desert, Mountains
Cold Regions, stream banks
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
6-11
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow green
White, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brownish Red
Orange Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Red, Green, Copper
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Orange, Brown, Orange Red
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Red, Dark Green, Burgundy, Bronze
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
Root Division, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do not water excessively
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
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
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
Red blotch
Aphids, Stem spot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Shallow soil, Sun
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Ants, Butterflies, pollinators
Allergy
convulsions, gastro-intestinal problems, Miscarriage
Antibacterial, Peripheral Edema
Aesthetic Uses
-
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Acne, Brightens the skin complexion, Moisturizing, Skin Problems
Acne, Beautiful Skin, Reduce Bruises, Remove blemishes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Fixes Nitrogen
Medicinal Uses
Asthma, Bronchitis, epilepsy, Laxative, Upset stomach
Asthma, Diarrhea, Obesity, Osteoarthritis
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Seeds
Leaves, Twigs
Other Uses
Used as a flavouring in food, Used for its medicinal properties, Used as a spice
Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Tropical
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Groundcover, Hedges, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
Ferula assa-foetida
Symphytum asperum
Common Name
Asafoetida
Comfrey,Black Root, Blackwort, Bruisewort
In German
asafoetida
Blackwort
In French
Asafoetida
Blackwort
In Spanish
Asa fétida
Blackwort
In Greek
Μηδικό σίλφιο
Blackwort
In Portuguese
Asafoetida
Blackwort
In Polish
Asafoetida
Blackwort
In Latin
Asafoetida
Blackwort
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Fagaceae
Boraginaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
-
Boraginoideae
Season and Care of Asafoetida and Comfrey
Season and care of Asafoetida and Comfrey is important to know. While considering everything about Asafoetida and Comfrey Care, growing season is an essential factor. Asafoetida season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Comfrey season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Asafoetida is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Comfrey is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Asafoetida is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Comfrey is Acidic, Neutral.
Asafoetida and Comfrey Physical Information
Asafoetida and Comfrey physical information is very important for comparison. Asafoetida height is 100.00 cm and width 40.00 cm whereas Comfrey height is 20.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Asafoetida and Comfrey are as follows:
Asafoetida flower color: Yellow green
Asafoetida leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Comfrey flower color: White and Light Pink
- Comfrey leaf color: Red, Green and Copper
Care of Asafoetida and Comfrey
Care of Asafoetida and Comfrey include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Asafoetida pruning is done 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 Asafoetida 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.