Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Type
Herbs
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Europe, Eastern Europe, Southern Europe, Western Europe, Mediterranean, Turkey, Western Asia
Europe, Russia
Types
Not available
Symphytum officinale (common comfrey), Symphytum asperum (rough comfrey)
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Cultivated Beds
Cold Regions, stream banks
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
6-11
AHS Heat Zone
8-1
Not Available
Sunset Zone
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White
White, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown, Sandy Brown
Not Available, Orange Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light 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
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full 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
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Light Frost, Shade areas, Variety of soil types
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Root Division, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Low
Watering Requirements
Medium
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
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune after flowering, Remove dead flowers
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Self-fertile
14-14-14 Fertilizer, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, can go long without fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Leafhoppers, Root Pathogen, Stem rot
Aphids, Stem spot
Plant Tolerance
Light Frost, Shade areas, Variety of soil types
Shallow soil, Sun
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Invasive
Sometimes
Sometimes
Attracts
Bugs
Ants, Butterflies, pollinators
Allergy
Not Available
Antibacterial, Peripheral Edema
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin
Acne, Beautiful Skin, Reduce Bruises, Remove blemishes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Fixes Nitrogen
Medicinal Uses
Appetite enhancer, Bloating, Digestion problems, Digestive, Heartburn, Menstrual Cramps, Stomach spasms
Asthma, Diarrhea, Obesity, Osteoarthritis
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root, Seeds
Leaves, Twigs
Other Uses
Medicinal oil, Used As Food, Used in flavouring curries, teas
Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Groundcover, Hedges, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
CARUM carvi
Symphytum asperum
Common Name
Caraway, meridian fennel, Persian cumin
Comfrey,Black Root, Blackwort, Bruisewort
In Hindi
शाहजीरा
Blackwort
In German
Kümmel
Blackwort
In French
carvi
Blackwort
In Spanish
alcaravea
Blackwort
In Greek
κύμινο
Blackwort
In Portuguese
alcaravia
Blackwort
In Polish
kminek
Blackwort
In Latin
Caraway
Blackwort
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Apiaceae
Boraginaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Boraginoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Caraway and Comfrey
Season and care of Caraway and Comfrey is important to know. While considering everything about Caraway and Comfrey Care, growing season is an essential factor. Caraway season is Summer and Fall and Comfrey season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Caraway is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Comfrey is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Caraway is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Comfrey is Acidic, Neutral.
Caraway and Comfrey Physical Information
Caraway and Comfrey physical information is very important for comparison. Caraway height is 50.80 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Comfrey height is 20.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Caraway and Comfrey are as follows:
Caraway flower color: White
Caraway leaf color: Green and Light Green
Comfrey flower color: White and Light Pink
- Comfrey leaf color: Red, Green and Copper
Care of Caraway and Comfrey
Care of Caraway and Comfrey include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Caraway pruning is done Prune after flowering and Remove dead flowers and Comfrey pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems and Remove dead leaves. In summer Caraway 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.