Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Ornamental Plants, Shrubs
Broadleaf Evergreen
Types
Rosa foetida bicolor
Symphytum officinale (common comfrey), Symphytum asperum (rough comfrey)
Habitat
Foot Hills
Cold Regions, stream banks
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
6-11
Sunset Zone
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Orange Red, Yellow
White, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Red, Green, Copper
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
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
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings
Root Division, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
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, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
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
Beetles, Black Spot, Caterpillars, Downy mildew, Mosaic viruses, Powdery mildew, Rust, Scale insects, Thripes
Aphids, Stem spot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Shallow soil, Sun
Flower Petal Number
Double
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Ants, Butterflies, pollinators
Allergy
Rash
Antibacterial, Peripheral Edema
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Acne, Beautiful Skin, Reduce Bruises, Remove blemishes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Fixes Nitrogen
Medicinal Uses
-
Asthma, Diarrhea, Obesity, Osteoarthritis
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Leaves, Twigs
Other Uses
Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc.
Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Groundcover, Hedges, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
Rosa foetida
Symphytum asperum
Common Name
Austrian briar, Persian yellow rose, Austrian copper rose
Comfrey,Black Root, Blackwort, Bruisewort
In Hindi
Austrian copper rose
Blackwort
In German
Die Gelbe Rose, Fuchs-Rose, Wachs-Rose, Persische Gold-Rose, Austrian Briar
Blackwort
In French
Le rosier fétide
Blackwort
In Spanish
Rosa foetida
Blackwort
In Greek
Austrian copper rose
Blackwort
In Portuguese
Rosa fétida
Blackwort
In Polish
Róża żółta
Blackwort
In Latin
Austrian copper rose
Blackwort
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Rosaceae
Boraginaceae
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
-
Boraginoideae
Season and Care of Austrian Copper Rose and Comfrey
Season and care of Austrian Copper Rose and Comfrey is important to know. While considering everything about Austrian Copper Rose and Comfrey Care, growing season is an essential factor. Austrian Copper Rose season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Comfrey season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Austrian Copper Rose is Loam, Sand and for Comfrey is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Austrian Copper Rose is Acidic, Neutral and for Comfrey is Acidic, Neutral.
Austrian Copper Rose and Comfrey Physical Information
Austrian Copper Rose and Comfrey physical information is very important for comparison. Austrian Copper Rose height is 150.00 cm and width 170.00 cm whereas Comfrey height is 20.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Austrian Copper Rose and Comfrey are as follows:
Austrian Copper Rose flower color: Orange Red and Yellow
Austrian Copper Rose leaf color: Green
Comfrey flower color: White and Light Pink
- Comfrey leaf color: Red, Green and Copper
Care of Austrian Copper Rose and Comfrey
Care of Austrian Copper Rose and Comfrey include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Austrian Copper Rose 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 Austrian Copper Rose 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.