Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Grass
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Southern Asia, India
Europe, Russia
Types
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Symphytum officinale (common comfrey), Symphytum asperum (rough comfrey)
Habitat
Warmer regions
Cold Regions, stream banks
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-11
6-11
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Mat-forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
-
White, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green, Dark Green
Red, Green, Copper
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green, Dark Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Gray Green, Dark Green, Tan
Red, Dark Green, Burgundy, Bronze
Leaf Shape
Arrowhead
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction
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Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
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, 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
-
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Apply 3-1-2 or 4-1-2 ratio, Nitrogen
14-14-14 Fertilizer, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, can go long without fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Stem spot
Plant Tolerance
Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction
Shallow soil, Sun
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Invasive
Sometimes
Sometimes
Attracts
Flying insects, Insects
Ants, Butterflies, pollinators
Allergy
breathing problems, Eye irritation, Hives, Itchiness, Runny nose, sneezing, Throat itching, Whooping Cough
Antibacterial, Peripheral Edema
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover, Landscape Designing
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Skin irritation, Skin Problems
Acne, Beautiful Skin, Reduce Bruises, Remove blemishes
Edible Uses
Insignificant
No
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Prevent Soil Erosion, soil stabilisation
Air purification, Fixes Nitrogen
Medicinal Uses
Cures constipation, Cures foot fissures, Digestive disorders, Eliminate toxins, Fatigue, Halitosis, Improves Breast milk production, Increase red blood cells, Insomnia
Asthma, Diarrhea, Obesity, Osteoarthritis
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Stem
Leaves, Twigs
Other Uses
Animal Feed, Cattle Fodder, Used as Ornamental plant
Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Insignificant
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Lawns and Turf
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Groundcover, Hedges, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
CYNODON dactylon
Symphytum asperum
Common Name
Bermuda Grass
Comfrey,Black Root, Blackwort, Bruisewort
In Hindi
बरमूडा घास
Blackwort
In German
Bermuda Gras
Blackwort
In French
l'herbe des Bermudes
Blackwort
In Spanish
Grama
Blackwort
In Greek
Αγριάδα
Blackwort
In Portuguese
grama Bermuda
Blackwort
In Polish
Trawa Bermuda
Blackwort
In Latin
Bermuda Grass
Blackwort
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Poaceae
Boraginaceae
Genus
Cynodon Rich
Symphytum
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Chloridoideae
Boraginoideae
Properties of Bermuda Grass and Comfrey
Wondering what are the properties of Bermuda Grass and Comfrey? We provide you with everything About Bermuda Grass and Comfrey. Bermuda Grass doesn't have thorns and Comfrey doesn't have thorns. Also Bermuda Grass does not have fragrant flowers. Bermuda Grass has allergic reactions like breathing problems, Eye irritation, Hives, Itchiness, Runny nose, sneezing, Throat itching and Whooping Cough and Comfrey has allergic reactions like breathing problems, Eye irritation, Hives, Itchiness, Runny nose, sneezing, Throat itching and Whooping Cough. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Bermuda Grass and Comfrey and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Bermuda Grass and Comfrey
Season and care of Bermuda Grass and Comfrey is important to know. While considering everything about Bermuda Grass and Comfrey Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bermuda Grass season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Comfrey season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Bermuda Grass is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Comfrey is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Bermuda Grass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Comfrey is Acidic, Neutral.
Bermuda Grass and Comfrey Physical Information
Bermuda Grass and Comfrey physical information is very important for comparison. Bermuda Grass height is 40.00 cm and width 302.00 cm whereas Comfrey height is 20.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Bermuda Grass and Comfrey are as follows:
Bermuda Grass flower color:
Bermuda Grass leaf color: Gray Green and Dark Green
Comfrey flower color: White and Light Pink
- Comfrey leaf color: Red, Green and Copper
Care of Bermuda Grass and Comfrey
Care of Bermuda Grass and Comfrey include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Bermuda Grass pruning is done and Comfrey pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems and Remove dead leaves. In summer Bermuda 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.