Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Perennial
Broadleaf Evergreen
Types
-
Symphytum officinale (common comfrey), Symphytum asperum (rough comfrey)
Habitat
Damp forests, Woodland Garden
Cold Regions, stream banks
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
6-11
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow, Red, Purple, Orange
White, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
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
Light Green
Red, Dark Green, Burgundy, Bronze
Leaf Shape
Oblong elliptic
Oval
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
Root Division, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings, Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained, 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
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Dry root rot, Leaf spot
Aphids, Stem spot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Shallow soil, Sun
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Showy Bark
Insignificant
No
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Insects
Ants, Butterflies, pollinators
Allergy
-
Antibacterial, Peripheral Edema
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Borders, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Acne, Beautiful Skin, Reduce Bruises, Remove blemishes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects, Versatility
Air purification, Fixes Nitrogen
Medicinal Uses
-
Asthma, Diarrhea, Obesity, Osteoarthritis
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Leaves, Twigs
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Medicinal oil, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edging, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Groundcover, Hedges, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
Primula beesiana
Symphytum asperum
Common Name
Candelabra Primrose, Primrose
Comfrey,Black Root, Blackwort, Bruisewort
In Hindi
candelabra primrose
Blackwort
In German
Kerzenleuchter Primel
Blackwort
In French
candélabre primevère
Blackwort
In Spanish
Primula beesiana
Blackwort
In Greek
μανουάλια primrose
Blackwort
In Portuguese
prímula candelabros
Blackwort
In Polish
kandelabry pierwiosnka
Blackwort
In Latin
candelabra Primrose
Blackwort
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Onagraceae
Boraginaceae
Genus
Oenothera
Symphytum
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Onagroideae
Boraginoideae
Season and Care of Candelabra Primrose and Comfrey
Season and care of Candelabra Primrose and Comfrey is important to know. While considering everything about Candelabra Primrose and Comfrey Care, growing season is an essential factor. Candelabra Primrose season is Summer and Fall and Comfrey season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Candelabra Primrose is Loam and for Comfrey is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Candelabra Primrose is Neutral and for Comfrey is Acidic, Neutral.
Candelabra Primrose and Comfrey Physical Information
Candelabra Primrose and Comfrey physical information is very important for comparison. Candelabra Primrose height is 30.00 cm and width 15.00 cm whereas Comfrey height is 20.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Candelabra Primrose and Comfrey are as follows:
Candelabra Primrose flower color: Yellow, Red, Purple and Orange
Candelabra Primrose leaf color: Green
Comfrey flower color: White and Light Pink
- Comfrey leaf color: Red, Green and Copper
Care of Candelabra Primrose and Comfrey
Care of Candelabra Primrose and Comfrey include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Candelabra Primrose 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 Candelabra Primrose 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.