Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Perennial, Shrub
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Northwestern United States, Canada
Europe, Russia
Types
sharpleaf penstemon, white-margined beardtongue, lowland beardtongue
Symphytum officinale (common comfrey), Symphytum asperum (rough comfrey)
Habitat
foothill woods, High elevation, Open areas, Rocky areas
Cold Regions, stream banks
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
6-11
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15
21,22
Habit
Mat-forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Purple
White, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Orange Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Red, Green, Copper
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Red, Dark Green, Burgundy, Bronze
Leaf Shape
Narrow and lance shape
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Root Division, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Needs less watering, Requires regular watering, Water occasionally
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
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Ants, Butterflies, pollinators
Allergy
Asthma, Pollen
Antibacterial, Peripheral Edema
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Acne, Beautiful Skin, Reduce Bruises, Remove blemishes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Wildlife
Air purification, Fixes Nitrogen
Medicinal Uses
Recovering internal injuries, Wounds
Asthma, Diarrhea, Obesity, Osteoarthritis
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Leaves, Twigs
Other Uses
Container, Used as Ornamental plant, Veterinarian uses
Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Alpine, Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Groundcover, Hedges, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
PENSTEMON fruticosus 'Purple Haze'
Symphytum asperum
Common Name
Bush Penstemon, Shrubby Penstemon
Comfrey,Black Root, Blackwort, Bruisewort
In Hindi
Bush Penstemon
Blackwort
In German
Bush Penstemon
Blackwort
In French
Bush Penstemon
Blackwort
In Spanish
Bush Penstemon
Blackwort
In Greek
Μπους Penstemon
Blackwort
In Portuguese
Bush, Penstemon
Blackwort
In Polish
Bush Penstemon
Blackwort
In Latin
Persicaria Bush
Blackwort
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Scrophulariales
Lamiales
Family
Scrophulariaceae
Boraginaceae
Genus
Penstemon
Symphytum
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
-
Boraginoideae
Season and Care of Bush Penstemon and Comfrey
Season and care of Bush Penstemon and Comfrey is important to know. While considering everything about Bush Penstemon and Comfrey Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bush Penstemon season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Comfrey season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Bush Penstemon is Loam, Sand and for Comfrey is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Bush Penstemon is Acidic, Neutral and for Comfrey is Acidic, Neutral.
Bush Penstemon and Comfrey Physical Information
Bush Penstemon and Comfrey physical information is very important for comparison. Bush Penstemon height is 45.72 cm and width 40.64 cm whereas Comfrey height is 20.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Bush Penstemon and Comfrey are as follows:
Bush Penstemon flower color: Purple
Bush Penstemon leaf color: Dark Green
Comfrey flower color: White and Light Pink
- Comfrey leaf color: Red, Green and Copper
Care of Bush Penstemon and Comfrey
Care of Bush Penstemon and Comfrey include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Bush Penstemon 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 Bush Penstemon 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.