Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Type
Perennial
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Southern Europe, Mediterranean, Northern Africa
Europe, Russia
Types
Aegopodium podagraria
Symphytum officinale (common comfrey), Symphytum asperum (rough comfrey)
Habitat
Cultivated Beds, Loamy soils, Sandy areas, Well Drained
Cold Regions, stream banks
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-15
6-11
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White
White, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Sandy Brown
Orange Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Red, Green, Copper
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Light Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Light Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Red, Dark Green, Burgundy, Bronze
Leaf Shape
Small oblong
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Indeterminate
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings
Root Division, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Water daily during growing season, Water Deeply, Water in morning to avoid prompting diseases
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, Alkaline, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand, Well drained
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Rich
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune after flowering
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in growing season, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium
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
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Invasive
Sometimes
Sometimes
Attracts
Butterflies
Ants, Butterflies, pollinators
Allergy
Headache, Hyperacidity, Liver disease, Nausea, Skin irritation, Vomiting
Antibacterial, Peripheral Edema
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Acne, Beautiful Skin, Reduce Bruises, Remove blemishes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Weather protection
Air purification, Fixes Nitrogen
Medicinal Uses
Asthma, Digestive disorders, Psoriasis, Reduces toothache, Vitiligo
Asthma, Diarrhea, Obesity, Osteoarthritis
Part of Plant Used
Root, Seeds
Leaves, Twigs
Other Uses
Edible syrup, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Groundcover, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Groundcover, Hedges, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
AMMI majus
Symphytum asperum
Common Name
Bishop's Weed, Bullwort
Comfrey,Black Root, Blackwort, Bruisewort
In Hindi
बिशप निराना
Blackwort
In German
Bischofs Unkraut
Blackwort
In French
la mauvaise herbe de l'évêque
Blackwort
In Spanish
biznaga
Blackwort
In Greek
ζιζανίων επισκόπου
Blackwort
In Portuguese
erva daninha do Bispo
Blackwort
In Polish
chwastów biskupa
Blackwort
In Latin
Episcopi viriditas
Blackwort
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Apiaceae
Boraginaceae
Genus
Trachyspermum
Symphytum
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
-
Boraginoideae
Season and Care of Bishop's Weed and Comfrey
Season and care of Bishop's Weed and Comfrey is important to know. While considering everything about Bishop's Weed and Comfrey Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bishop's Weed season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Comfrey season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Bishop's Weed is Loam, Sand and for Comfrey is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Bishop's Weed is Neutral and for Comfrey is Acidic, Neutral.
Bishop's Weed and Comfrey Physical Information
Bishop's Weed and Comfrey physical information is very important for comparison. Bishop's Weed height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Comfrey height is 20.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Bishop's Weed and Comfrey are as follows:
Bishop's Weed flower color: White
Bishop's Weed leaf color: Green and Light Green
Comfrey flower color: White and Light Pink
- Comfrey leaf color: Red, Green and Copper
Care of Bishop's Weed and Comfrey
Care of Bishop's Weed and Comfrey include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Bishop's Weed pruning is done Prune after flowering and Comfrey pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems and Remove dead leaves. In summer Bishop's Weed 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.