Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Grass
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Caribbean, Central America
Europe, Russia
Types
Broomsedge Bluestem, Broomsedge
Symphytum officinale (common comfrey), Symphytum asperum (rough comfrey)
Habitat
ditches, Grassland, Moist Ditches, Moist Soils, Roadsides
Cold Regions, stream banks
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
6-11
Sunset Zone
H1, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Cream, Green, White
White, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Blue Green
Red, Green, Copper
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green, Yellow green, Bronze
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Gold, Tan, Bronze
Red, Dark Green, Burgundy, Bronze
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Oval
Plant Season
Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Root Division, Seedlings
Root Division, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Water Deeply
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
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 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
Invasive
Sometimes
Sometimes
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Ants, Butterflies, pollinators
Allergy
-
Antibacterial, Peripheral Edema
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Acne, Beautiful Skin, Reduce Bruises, Remove blemishes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, Provides ground cover, Wildlife
Air purification, Fixes Nitrogen
Medicinal Uses
-
Asthma, Diarrhea, Obesity, Osteoarthritis
Part of Plant Used
Seeds
Leaves, Twigs
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Dried Flower/Everlasting, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Groundcover, Hedges, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
ANDROPOGON glomeratus
Symphytum asperum
Common Name
Bushy Beardgrass, Bushy Bluestem, Bushy Broom Grass
Comfrey,Black Root, Blackwort, Bruisewort
In Hindi
Bushy Bluestem plant
Blackwort
In German
Bushy Bluestem Pflanze
Blackwort
In French
plante buissonnante Bluestem
Blackwort
In Spanish
planta arbustiva andropogon
Blackwort
In Greek
φυτό θαμνώδη BLUESTEM
Blackwort
In Portuguese
planta arbustiva Bluestem
Blackwort
In Polish
Krzaczaste Bluestem roślin
Blackwort
In Latin
Bushy bluestem herba
Blackwort
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Poaceae
Boraginaceae
Genus
Andropogon
Symphytum
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Panicoideae
Boraginoideae
Season and Care of Bushy Bluestem and Comfrey
Season and care of Bushy Bluestem and Comfrey is important to know. While considering everything about Bushy Bluestem and Comfrey Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bushy Bluestem season is Fall and Winter and Comfrey season is Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Bushy Bluestem is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Comfrey is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Bushy Bluestem is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Comfrey is Acidic, Neutral.
Bushy Bluestem and Comfrey Physical Information
Bushy Bluestem and Comfrey physical information is very important for comparison. Bushy Bluestem height is 120.00 cm and width 75.00 cm whereas Comfrey height is 20.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Bushy Bluestem and Comfrey are as follows:
Bushy Bluestem flower color: Cream, Green and White
Bushy Bluestem leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Comfrey flower color: White and Light Pink
- Comfrey leaf color: Red, Green and Copper
Care of Bushy Bluestem and Comfrey
Care of Bushy Bluestem and Comfrey include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Bushy Bluestem pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, 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 Bushy Bluestem 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.