Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Shrub
Broadleaf Evergreen
Types
Angel's Trumpet
Symphytum officinale (common comfrey), Symphytum asperum (rough comfrey)
Habitat
Tropical regions
Cold Regions, stream banks
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-14
6-11
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 12, 13, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Pink
White, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light Yellow
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, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Stem Cutting
Root Division, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Needs a lot of moisture in the growing season, Needs a lot of water initially, Needs good drainage
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, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial 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
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
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies, Hummingbirds, Moths
Ants, Butterflies, pollinators
Allergy
Confusion, Headache
Antibacterial, Peripheral Edema
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Acne, Beautiful Skin, Reduce Bruises, Remove blemishes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Fixes Nitrogen
Medicinal Uses
Antiasthamatic, Antirheumatic, Arthritis, Dermatitis
Asthma, Diarrhea, Obesity, Osteoarthritis
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Leaves, Twigs
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Tropical
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Groundcover, Hedges, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
BRUGMANSIA 'Frosty Pink'
Symphytum asperum
Common Name
Angel's Trumpet
Comfrey,Black Root, Blackwort, Bruisewort
In Hindi
Brugmansia
Blackwort
In German
Brugmansia
Blackwort
In French
Brugmansia
Blackwort
In Spanish
Brugmansia
Blackwort
In Greek
Brugmansia
Blackwort
In Portuguese
Brugmansia
Blackwort
In Polish
Brugmansia
Blackwort
In Latin
Brugmansia
Blackwort
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Solanaceae
Boraginaceae
Genus
Brugmansia
Symphytum
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Solanoideae
Boraginoideae
Season and Care of Brugmansia and Comfrey
Season and care of Brugmansia and Comfrey is important to know. While considering everything about Brugmansia and Comfrey Care, growing season is an essential factor. Brugmansia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Comfrey season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Brugmansia is Loam, Sand and for Comfrey is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Brugmansia is Acidic, Neutral and for Comfrey is Acidic, Neutral.
Brugmansia and Comfrey Physical Information
Brugmansia and Comfrey physical information is very important for comparison. Brugmansia height is 180.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Comfrey height is 20.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Brugmansia and Comfrey are as follows:
Brugmansia flower color: White and Pink
Brugmansia leaf color: Green
Comfrey flower color: White and Light Pink
- Comfrey leaf color: Red, Green and Copper
Care of Brugmansia and Comfrey
Care of Brugmansia and Comfrey include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Brugmansia 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 Brugmansia 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.