Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Grass
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
World/Pandemic
Europe, Russia
Types
Large Blue Fescue , Sea Urchin Blue Fescue, Elijah Blue blue fescue
Symphytum officinale (common comfrey), Symphytum asperum (rough comfrey)
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Moist Soils, Rocky areas, Well Drained
Cold Regions, stream banks
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
6-11
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Sunset Zone
Not Available
21,22
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Not Available
White, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available, Orange Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Red, Green, Copper
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Red, Dark Green, Burgundy, Bronze
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Oval
Plant Season
Not Available
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Not Available
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Not Available
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Repeat Bloomer
Not Available
No
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Root Division, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Requires regular 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
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount
14-14-14 Fertilizer, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, can go long without fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Stem spot
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Shallow soil, Sun
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Showy Foliage
Not Available
Yes
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Invasive
Sometimes
Sometimes
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Ants, Butterflies, pollinators
Allergy
Not Available
Antibacterial, Peripheral Edema
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Acne, Beautiful Skin, Reduce Bruises, Remove blemishes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Provides ground cover
Air purification, Fixes Nitrogen
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Asthma, Diarrhea, Obesity, Osteoarthritis
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Seeds
Leaves, Twigs
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Insignificant
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edging, Groundcover, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Groundcover, Hedges, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
FESTUCA
Symphytum asperum
Common Name
Blue Fescue, Field Fescue
Comfrey,Black Root, Blackwort, Bruisewort
In Hindi
ब्लू हुक्म
Blackwort
In German
blau -Schwingel
Blackwort
In French
bleu fétuque
Blackwort
In Spanish
azul festuca
Blackwort
In Greek
μπλε Φεστούκα
Blackwort
In Portuguese
azul festuca
Blackwort
In Polish
niebieski Kostrzewa
Blackwort
In Latin
blue Fescue
Blackwort
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Poaceae
Boraginaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Poeae
Not Available
Subfamily
Pooideae
Boraginoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Blue Fescue and Comfrey
Season and care of Blue Fescue and Comfrey is important to know. While considering everything about Blue Fescue and Comfrey Care, growing season is an essential factor. Blue Fescue season is Not Available and Comfrey season is Not Available. The type of soil for Blue Fescue is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Comfrey is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Blue Fescue is Acidic, Neutral and for Comfrey is Acidic, Neutral.
Blue Fescue and Comfrey Physical Information
Blue Fescue and Comfrey physical information is very important for comparison. Blue Fescue height is 15.24 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Comfrey height is 20.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Blue Fescue and Comfrey are as follows:
Blue Fescue flower color: Not Available
Blue Fescue leaf color: Not Available
Comfrey flower color: White and Light Pink
- Comfrey leaf color: Red, Green and Copper
Care of Blue Fescue and Comfrey
Care of Blue Fescue and Comfrey include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Blue Fescue pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Comfrey pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems and Remove dead leaves. In summer Blue Fescue 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.