Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Vegetable
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Southern Europe, Mediterranean
Europe, Russia
Types
garden asparagus , Sprenger's asparagus fern, White asparagus
Symphytum officinale (common comfrey), Symphytum asperum (rough comfrey)
Habitat
Loamy soils, Well Drained
Cold Regions, stream banks
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
6-11
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Flower Color
White, Gold
White, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow green, Orange Red
Orange Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Red, Green, Copper
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Purple
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Purple
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Red, Dark Green, Burgundy, Bronze
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Full Sun, Humidity, Shallow soil
-
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Stem Cutting
Root Division, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Keep the Soil well drained, 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
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
-
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Cut away fading foliage
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
14-14-14 Fertilizer, 8-8-8, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, organic fertlizers
14-14-14 Fertilizer, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, can go long without fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Crown rot, Foliage miners, Fusarium wilt, Leaf rust, Mites, Red blotch, Thripes
Aphids, Stem spot
Plant Tolerance
Full Sun, Heat Tolerance, Shallow soil
Shallow soil, Sun
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Attracts
Beetles, Bugs, Fishes
Ants, Butterflies, pollinators
Allergy
allergic reaction, Mouth itching, Phytodermatitis, Rhinoconjunctivitis
Antibacterial, Peripheral Edema
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Anti-ageing, Makes Hair Silkier, Promotes healthy skin
Acne, Beautiful Skin, Reduce Bruises, Remove blemishes
Environmental Uses
Indoor Air Purification, Provides ground cover
Air purification, Fixes Nitrogen
Medicinal Uses
Acne, Anemia, Menstrual Disorders, Nerve pain, Vitamin B, Vitamin E
Asthma, Diarrhea, Obesity, Osteoarthritis
Part of Plant Used
Shoots, Stem
Leaves, Twigs
Other Uses
Air freshner, Employed in herbal medicine, Leaves are used as mosquito repellent, Used for making wood alcohol
Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Groundcover, Hedges, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
ASPARAGUS officinalis 'Jersey Knight'
Symphytum asperum
Common Name
Asparagus, Jersey Knight Asparagus
Comfrey,Black Root, Blackwort, Bruisewort
In German
Gemüsespargel
Blackwort
In French
Asperge
Blackwort
In Spanish
Asparagus
Blackwort
In Greek
σπαράγγι
Blackwort
In Portuguese
Asparagus
Blackwort
In Polish
Szparag lekarski
Blackwort
In Latin
Asparagus
Blackwort
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Lamiales
Family
Liliaceae
Boraginaceae
Genus
Asparagus
Symphytum
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Asparagoideae
Boraginoideae
Season and Care of Asparagus and Comfrey
Season and care of Asparagus and Comfrey is important to know. While considering everything about Asparagus and Comfrey Care, growing season is an essential factor. Asparagus season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Comfrey season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Asparagus is Loam, Sand and for Comfrey is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Asparagus is Neutral, Alkaline and for Comfrey is Acidic, Neutral.
Asparagus and Comfrey Physical Information
Asparagus and Comfrey physical information is very important for comparison. Asparagus height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Comfrey height is 20.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Asparagus and Comfrey are as follows:
Asparagus flower color: White and Gold
Asparagus leaf color: Green, Dark Green
Comfrey flower color: White and Light Pink
- Comfrey leaf color: Red, Green and Copper
Care of Asparagus and Comfrey
Care of Asparagus and Comfrey include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Asparagus pruning is done Cut away fading foliage and Comfrey pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems and Remove dead leaves. In summer Asparagus 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.