Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Perennial
Broadleaf Evergreen
Types
Pyrus pyrifolia
Symphytum officinale (common comfrey), Symphytum asperum (rough comfrey)
Habitat
Hedge, hedge rows, Woodland edges
Cold Regions, stream banks
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
6-11
Sunset Zone
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White
White, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light Red, Orange, Yellow
Orange Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Red, Green, Copper
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Red, Dark Green, Burgundy, Bronze
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
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
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Root Division, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do not water frequently
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
Red blotch
Aphids, Stem spot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Shallow soil, Sun
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
-
Ants, Butterflies, pollinators
Allergy
-
Antibacterial, Peripheral Edema
Aesthetic Uses
-
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Acne, Beautiful Skin, Reduce Bruises, Remove blemishes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Fixes Nitrogen
Medicinal Uses
Astringent, Febrifuge
Asthma, Diarrhea, Obesity, Osteoarthritis
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Stem
Leaves, Twigs
Other Uses
Planted in shelterbeds, Used for woodware
Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Groundcover, Hedges, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
PYRUS 'Ayers'
Symphytum asperum
Common Name
Ayers Pear, Pear
Comfrey,Black Root, Blackwort, Bruisewort
In Hindi
Ayers Pear
Blackwort
In German
Ayers Birne
Blackwort
In French
Ayers Poire
Blackwort
In Spanish
Ayers pera
Blackwort
In Greek
Ayers Pear
Blackwort
In Portuguese
Ayers Pear
Blackwort
In Polish
Ayers Gruszka
Blackwort
In Latin
Ayro Orbis
Blackwort
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Rosaceae
Boraginaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
-
Boraginoideae
Season and Care of Ayers Pear and Comfrey
Season and care of Ayers Pear and Comfrey is important to know. While considering everything about Ayers Pear and Comfrey Care, growing season is an essential factor. Ayers Pear season is Spring and Summer and Comfrey season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Ayers Pear is Loam, Sand and for Comfrey is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Ayers Pear is Acidic, Neutral and for Comfrey is Acidic, Neutral.
Ayers Pear and Comfrey Physical Information
Ayers Pear and Comfrey physical information is very important for comparison. Ayers Pear height is 300.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Comfrey height is 20.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Ayers Pear and Comfrey are as follows:
Ayers Pear flower color: White
Ayers Pear leaf color: Green
Comfrey flower color: White and Light Pink
- Comfrey leaf color: Red, Green and Copper
Care of Ayers Pear and Comfrey
Care of Ayers Pear and Comfrey include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Ayers Pear 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 Ayers Pear 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.