Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Perennial
Broadleaf Evergreen
Types
Astilbe biternata, Astilbe chinensis, Astilbe thunbergii
Symphytum officinale (common comfrey), Symphytum asperum (rough comfrey)
Habitat
Mountain tops, Woodlands
Cold Regions, stream banks
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
6-11
Sunset Zone
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
21,22
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White
White, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Multi-Color
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Red, Green, Copper
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Yellow green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Red, Dark Green, Burgundy, Bronze
Leaf Shape
Cone shaped
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Transplanting
Root Division, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Water Deeply
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Water daily during growing season
In Summer
Average Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Cut off the flower stalks at the base of the plant, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead flowers
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
fertilize in spring, organic fertlizers
14-14-14 Fertilizer, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, can go long without fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Root knot nematode, Scorch, Verticillium Wilt, Viruses
Aphids, Stem spot
Plant Tolerance
-
Shallow soil, Sun
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
-
Ants, Butterflies, pollinators
Allergy
-
Antibacterial, Peripheral Edema
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Showy Purposes
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Acne, Beautiful Skin, Reduce Bruises, Remove blemishes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Prevent weeds
Air purification, Fixes Nitrogen
Medicinal Uses
-
Asthma, Diarrhea, Obesity, Osteoarthritis
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Leaves, Twigs
Other Uses
Showy Purposes, Used for bedding in gardens
Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Foundation, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Groundcover, Hedges, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
ASTILBE 'Bridal Veil' ('('Brautschleier')')
Symphytum asperum
Common Name
Astilbe, Bridal Veil Astilbe
Comfrey,Black Root, Blackwort, Bruisewort
In Hindi
Astilbe
Blackwort
In German
Prachtspieren
Blackwort
In French
Astilbe
Blackwort
In Spanish
Astilbe
Blackwort
In Greek
astilbe
Blackwort
In Portuguese
astilbe
Blackwort
In Polish
astilbe
Blackwort
In Latin
Artemisia
Blackwort
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Saxifragaceae
Boraginaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
-
Boraginoideae
Season and Care of Astilbe and Comfrey
Season and care of Astilbe and Comfrey is important to know. While considering everything about Astilbe and Comfrey Care, growing season is an essential factor. Astilbe season is Spring and Summer and Comfrey season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Astilbe is Clay, Loam and for Comfrey is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Astilbe is Acidic, Neutral and for Comfrey is Acidic, Neutral.
Astilbe and Comfrey Physical Information
Astilbe and Comfrey physical information is very important for comparison. Astilbe height is 61.00 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Comfrey height is 20.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Astilbe and Comfrey are as follows:
Astilbe flower color: White
Astilbe leaf color: Green
Comfrey flower color: White and Light Pink
- Comfrey leaf color: Red, Green and Copper
Care of Astilbe and Comfrey
Care of Astilbe and Comfrey include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Astilbe pruning is done Cut off the flower stalks at the base of the plant, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead flowers and Comfrey pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems and Remove dead leaves. In summer Astilbe needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Comfrey needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.