Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Shrub
Broadleaf Evergreen
Types
-
Symphytum officinale (common comfrey), Symphytum asperum (rough comfrey)
Habitat
open Woodlands, sandy seeps
Cold Regions, stream banks
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-8
6-11
Sunset Zone
H1, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22
21,22
Habit
Spreading
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow, Red, Lemon yellow
White, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Black, Dark Brown, Tan
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
Green
Red, Dark Green, Burgundy, Bronze
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
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Hardwood Cuttings, Stem Cutting
Root Division, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Do not water excessively, 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
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
14-14-14 Fertilizer, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, can go long without fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Stem spot
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Dry soil, Pests and diseases, Wet Site
Shallow soil, Sun
Flower Petal Number
Semi-Double
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Invasive
Sometimes
Sometimes
Attracts
Butterflies
Ants, Butterflies, pollinators
Allergy
Toxic
Antibacterial, Peripheral Edema
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bog Garden
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Acne, Beautiful Skin, Reduce Bruises, Remove blemishes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Fixes Nitrogen
Medicinal Uses
Antirheumatic, Black Dyes, Diuretic
Asthma, Diarrhea, Obesity, Osteoarthritis
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Leaves, Twigs
Other Uses
Fibre, Repellent, Used as a dye, Used to make baskets, brooms, hats
Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Groundcover, Hedges, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
CYTISUS 'Lena'
Symphytum asperum
Common Name
Broom
Comfrey,Black Root, Blackwort, Bruisewort
In German
Besen
Blackwort
In French
balai
Blackwort
In Spanish
escoba
Blackwort
In Greek
σκούπα
Blackwort
In Portuguese
vassoura
Blackwort
In Polish
miotła
Blackwort
In Latin
iuniperorum
Blackwort
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Fabaceae
Boraginaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
-
Boraginoideae
Season and Care of Broom and Comfrey
Season and care of Broom and Comfrey is important to know. While considering everything about Broom and Comfrey Care, growing season is an essential factor. Broom season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Comfrey season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Broom is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Comfrey is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Broom is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Comfrey is Acidic, Neutral.
Broom and Comfrey Physical Information
Broom and Comfrey physical information is very important for comparison. Broom height is 90.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Comfrey height is 20.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Broom and Comfrey are as follows:
Care of Broom and Comfrey
Care of Broom and Comfrey include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Broom 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 Broom 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.