Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Fruit
Broadleaf Evergreen
Types
Rubus fruticosus
Symphytum officinale (common comfrey), Symphytum asperum (rough comfrey)
Habitat
ditches, vacant lots, wastelands
Cold Regions, stream banks
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
6-11
Sunset Zone
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
Black
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
Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam
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?
Stem Cutting
Root Division, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Water frequently while growing
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
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full 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
10-10-10 diluted liquid fertilizer
14-14-14 Fertilizer, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, can go long without fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Anthracnose, Aphids, bees, Birds, Caterpillars, Lily Beetle, Red blotch
Aphids, Stem spot
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Variety of soil types
Shallow soil, Sun
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies, Deers
Ants, Butterflies, pollinators
Allergy
Food Allergy, Runny nose, Sinuses, sneezing
Antibacterial, Peripheral Edema
Aesthetic Uses
-
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Acne, Beautiful Skin, Reduce Bruises, Remove blemishes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, Food for insects
Air purification, Fixes Nitrogen
Medicinal Uses
Fiber, Vitamin A, Vitamin C
Asthma, Diarrhea, Obesity, Osteoarthritis
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves, Seeds
Leaves, Twigs
Other Uses
Food for animals, Food for insects, Used as a nutritious food item, Used for its medicinal properties
Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Groundcover, Hedges, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
RUBUS 'Apache'
Symphytum asperum
Common Name
Blackberry
Comfrey,Black Root, Blackwort, Bruisewort
In Hindi
ब्लैकबेरी
Blackwort
In German
Brombeere
Blackwort
In French
la mûre
Blackwort
In Spanish
Mora
Blackwort
In Greek
Βατόμουρο
Blackwort
In Portuguese
Amora preta
Blackwort
In Polish
Jeżyna
Blackwort
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Rosaceae
Boraginaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Rosoideae
Boraginoideae
Season and Care of Blackberry and Comfrey
Season and care of Blackberry and Comfrey is important to know. While considering everything about Blackberry and Comfrey Care, growing season is an essential factor. Blackberry season is Summer and Comfrey season is Summer. The type of soil for Blackberry is Loam and for Comfrey is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Blackberry is Acidic, Neutral and for Comfrey is Acidic, Neutral.
Blackberry and Comfrey Physical Information
Blackberry and Comfrey physical information is very important for comparison. Blackberry height is 150.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Comfrey height is 20.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Blackberry and Comfrey are as follows:
Blackberry flower color: White
Blackberry leaf color: Green
Comfrey flower color: White and Light Pink
- Comfrey leaf color: Red, Green and Copper
Care of Blackberry and Comfrey
Care of Blackberry and Comfrey include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Blackberry 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 Blackberry 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.