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Cape Daisy
Comfrey
About Comfrey and Cape Daisy


What is
Life Span
Perennial  
Perennial  
Type
Perennial  
Broadleaf Evergreen  
Origin
South Africa  
Europe, Russia  
Types
Asteraceae  
Symphytum officinale (common comfrey), Symphytum asperum (rough comfrey)  
Number of Varieties
25  
99+
2  
99+
Habitat
gardens  
Cold Regions, stream banks  
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-11  
6-11  
AHS Heat Zone
6-1  
-  
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24  
21,22  
Habit
Clump-Forming  
Upright/Erect  
Information
Plant Size
  
  
Minimum Height
20.30 cm  
99+
20.00 cm  
99+
Minimum Width
20.30 cm  
99+
90.00 cm  
99+
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Light Purple, Purple  
White, Light Pink  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor  
Bicolor  
Fruit Color
-  
Orange Red  
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Blue Green  
Red, Green, Copper  
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green  
Green, Blue Green  
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Blue Green  
Green, Blue Green  
Leaf Color in Winter
Gray Green, Silver  
Red, Dark Green, Burgundy, Bronze  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Elliptic, toothed  
Oval  
Thorns
No  
No  
Season
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall  
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun  
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade  
Growth Rate
Fast  
Medium  
Type of Soil
Loam  
Loam, Sand  
The pH of Soil
Neutral  
Acidic, Neutral  
Soil Drainage
Well drained  
Well drained  
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall  
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer  
Repeat Bloomer
Yes  
No  
Tolerances
Drought, Salt  
-  
Care
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot  
Container, Ground  
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings  
Root Division, Transplanting  
Plant Maintenance
Medium  
Low  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
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
  
  
Soil pH
Neutral  
Acidic, Neutral  
Soil Type
Loam  
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  
14-14-14 Fertilizer, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, can go long without fertilizers  
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Caterpillars, Root rot, Spider mites, Stem rot, Whiteflies  
Aphids, Stem spot  
Plant Tolerance
Drought  
Shallow soil, Sun  
Facts
Flowers
Yes  
Showy  
Flower Petal Number
Single  
Single  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No  
Yes  
Edible Fruit
No  
No  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
No  
Yes  
Fragrant Fruit
No  
No  
Fragrant Leaf
No  
No  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No  
No  
Showy Foliage
No  
Yes  
Showy Bark
No  
No  
Foliage Texture
Medium  
Medium  
Foliage Sheen
Glossy  
Glossy  
Evergreen
No  
No  
Invasive
No  
Sometimes  
Self-Sowing
No  
No  
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies, Insects  
Ants, Butterflies, pollinators  
Allergy
-  
Antibacterial, Peripheral Edema  
Benefits
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes  
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes  
Beauty Benefits
-  
Acne, Beautiful Skin, Reduce Bruises, Remove blemishes  
Edible Uses
No  
No  
Environmental Uses
Air purification  
Air purification, Fixes Nitrogen  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
-  
Asthma, Diarrhea, Obesity, Osteoarthritis  
Part of Plant Used
Flowers  
Leaves, Twigs  
Other Uses
Air freshner, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., useful as a ground cover  
Used for its medicinal properties  
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes  
No  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes  
Yes  
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Groundcover, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall  
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Groundcover, Hedges, Mixed Border, Tropical  
Scientific Name
Botanical Name
OSTEOSPERMUM 'Aksullo'  
Symphytum asperum  
Common Name
African daisy, Blue-eyed daisy  
Comfrey,Black Root, Blackwort, Bruisewort  
In Hindi
Cape Daisy  
Blackwort  
In German
Cape Daisy  
Blackwort  
In French
Cape Daisy  
Blackwort  
In Spanish
Margarita del Cabo  
Blackwort  
In Greek
Cape Daisy  
Blackwort  
In Portuguese
Cape Daisy  
Blackwort  
In Polish
Cape Daisy  
Blackwort  
In Latin
Cape Daisy  
Blackwort  
Classification
Kingdom
Plantae  
Plantae  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta  
Magnoliophyta  
Class
Magnoliopsida  
Magnoliopsida  
Order
Asterales  
Lamiales  
Family
Asteraceae  
Boraginaceae  
Genus
Osteospermum  
Symphytum  
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots  
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids  
Tribe
‎Calenduleae  
-  
Subfamily
Asteroideae  
Boraginoideae  
Number of Species
85  
99+
35  
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Properties of Cape Daisy and Comfrey

Wondering what are the properties of Cape Daisy and Comfrey? We provide you with everything About Cape Daisy and Comfrey. Cape Daisy doesn't have thorns and Comfrey doesn't have thorns. Also Cape Daisy does not have fragrant flowers. Cape Daisy has allergic reactions like and Comfrey has allergic reactions like . Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Cape Daisy and Comfrey and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Cape Daisy and Comfrey

Season and care of Cape Daisy and Comfrey is important to know. While considering everything about Cape Daisy and Comfrey Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cape Daisy season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Comfrey season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Cape Daisy is Loam and for Comfrey is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Cape Daisy is Neutral and for Comfrey is Acidic, Neutral.

Cape Daisy and Comfrey Physical Information

Cape Daisy and Comfrey physical information is very important for comparison. Cape Daisy height is 20.30 cm and width 20.30 cm whereas Comfrey height is 20.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Cape Daisy and Comfrey are as follows:

Care of Cape Daisy and Comfrey

Care of Cape Daisy and Comfrey include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cape Daisy 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 Cape Daisy 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.

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