Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Grass
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
South America
Europe, Russia
Types
Pensacola, Argentine, Tifton 9
Symphytum officinale (common comfrey), Symphytum asperum (rough comfrey)
Habitat
Wild
Cold Regions, stream banks
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
6-11
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17
21,22
Habit
Mat-forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
-
White, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Red, Green, Copper
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Red, Dark Green, Burgundy, Bronze
Leaf Shape
Needle like
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
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?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Root Division, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Does not require lot of 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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Proper mowing practices are necessary
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
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Invasive
Sometimes
Sometimes
Attracts
-
Ants, Butterflies, pollinators
Allergy
allergic conjunctivitis, Asthma
Antibacterial, Peripheral Edema
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover
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
Leaves
Leaves, Twigs
Other Uses
Recommended more for beef than for milk production
Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Lawns and Turf
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Groundcover, Hedges, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
PASPALUM notatum
Symphytum asperum
Common Name
Bahia Grass
Comfrey,Black Root, Blackwort, Bruisewort
In Hindi
बाहिया घास
Blackwort
In German
Bahia Grass
Blackwort
In French
l'herbe de Bahia
Blackwort
In Spanish
bahia hierba
Blackwort
In Greek
Bahia γρασίδι
Blackwort
In Portuguese
bahia grama
Blackwort
In Polish
Bahia trawy
Blackwort
In Latin
bahia herba
Blackwort
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Poaceae
Boraginaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
-
Boraginoideae
Season and Care of Bahia Grass and Comfrey
Season and care of Bahia Grass and Comfrey is important to know. While considering everything about Bahia Grass and Comfrey Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bahia Grass season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Comfrey season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Bahia Grass is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Comfrey is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Bahia Grass is Neutral, Alkaline and for Comfrey is Acidic, Neutral.
Bahia Grass and Comfrey Physical Information
Bahia Grass and Comfrey physical information is very important for comparison. Bahia Grass height is 10.20 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Comfrey height is 20.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Bahia Grass and Comfrey are as follows:
Bahia Grass flower color:
Bahia Grass leaf color: Green
Comfrey flower color: White and Light Pink
- Comfrey leaf color: Red, Green and Copper
Care of Bahia Grass and Comfrey
Care of Bahia Grass and Comfrey include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Bahia Grass pruning is done Proper mowing practices are necessary and Comfrey pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems and Remove dead leaves. In summer Bahia Grass 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.