Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Vegetable
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Europe, Mediterranean, Canary Islands, Northern Africa
Europe, Russia
Types
Broccoflower, Green Cauliflower
Symphytum officinale (common comfrey), Symphytum asperum (rough comfrey)
Habitat
Farms, Mountains
Cold Regions, stream banks
USDA Hardiness Zone
1-11
6-11
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 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
Rosette/Stemless
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow
White, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Red, Green, Copper
Leaf Color in Summer
Red, Purple, Blue Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Green, Purple, Blue Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Red, Purple, Blue Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Red, Dark Green, Burgundy, Bronze
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
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
-
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Root Division, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Never Over-water, Requires a lot of watering, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season
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, Alkaline
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 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
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Insects
Ants, Butterflies, pollinators
Allergy
Asthma, breathing problems, Itchiness, Swelling in the face
Antibacterial, Peripheral Edema
Aesthetic Uses
-
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Acne, Beautiful Skin, Reduce Bruises, Remove blemishes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Fixes Nitrogen
Medicinal Uses
anti-cancer
Asthma, Diarrhea, Obesity, Osteoarthritis
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Leaves, Twigs
Other Uses
Economic Purpose, Employed in herbal medicine, Used As Food
Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Groundcover, Hedges, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
BRASSICA oleracea
Symphytum asperum
Common Name
Broccoli, Cabbage, Cauliflower, Collards, Kale, Kohlrabi
Comfrey,Black Root, Blackwort, Bruisewort
In Hindi
फूलगोभी
Blackwort
In German
Blumenkohl
Blackwort
In French
Choufleur
Blackwort
In Spanish
Coliflor
Blackwort
In Greek
Κουνουπίδι
Blackwort
In Portuguese
Couveflor
Blackwort
In Polish
Kalafior
Blackwort
In Latin
BRASSICA
Blackwort
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Brassicales
Lamiales
Family
Brassicaceae
Boraginaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
-
Boraginoideae
Season and Care of Cauliflower and Comfrey
Season and care of Cauliflower and Comfrey is important to know. While considering everything about Cauliflower and Comfrey Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cauliflower season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Comfrey season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Cauliflower is Loam, Sand and for Comfrey is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Cauliflower is Neutral, Alkaline and for Comfrey is Acidic, Neutral.
Cauliflower and Comfrey Physical Information
Cauliflower and Comfrey physical information is very important for comparison. Cauliflower height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Comfrey height is 20.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Cauliflower and Comfrey are as follows:
Care of Cauliflower and Comfrey
Care of Cauliflower and Comfrey include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cauliflower pruning is done Remove dead leaves and Comfrey pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems and Remove dead leaves. In summer Cauliflower 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.