Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Grass
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
China
Europe, Russia
Types
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Symphytum officinale (common comfrey), Symphytum asperum (rough comfrey)
Habitat
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
Cold Regions, stream banks
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-10
6-11
Sunset Zone
7, 9, 10
21,22
Habit
Spreading
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red, White
White, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Yellow green
Red, Green, Copper
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green, Yellow green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green, Lemon yellow, Tan
Red, Dark Green, Burgundy, Bronze
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Cold climate, Drought
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Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Root Division, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Over-head 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
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune to control growth, Remove dead leaves
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Nitrogen, Phosphorous
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
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Flies
Ants, Butterflies, pollinators
Allergy
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Antibacterial, Peripheral Edema
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Ground Cover, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
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Acne, Beautiful Skin, Reduce Bruises, Remove blemishes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects, Prevent Soil Erosion
Air purification, Fixes Nitrogen
Medicinal Uses
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Asthma, Diarrhea, Obesity, Osteoarthritis
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
Leaves, Twigs
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes
Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Lawns and Turf
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Groundcover, Hedges, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
EREMOCHLOA ophiuroides
Symphytum asperum
Common Name
Centipede Grass
Comfrey,Black Root, Blackwort, Bruisewort
In Hindi
Hydrangea
Blackwort
In German
Hortensie
Blackwort
In French
Hortensia
Blackwort
In Spanish
Hortensia
Blackwort
In Greek
υδραγεία
Blackwort
In Portuguese
Hortênsia
Blackwort
In Polish
Hortensja
Blackwort
In Latin
Hibiscus
Blackwort
Phylum
Embryophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Poaceae
Boraginaceae
Genus
Ophiuroides
Symphytum
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Sorghum
Boraginoideae
Properties of Centipede Grass and Comfrey
Wondering what are the properties of Centipede Grass and Comfrey? We provide you with everything About Centipede Grass and Comfrey. Centipede Grass doesn't have thorns and Comfrey doesn't have thorns. Also Centipede Grass does not have fragrant flowers. Centipede Grass has allergic reactions like Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea and Vomiting and Comfrey has allergic reactions like Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea and Vomiting. 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 Centipede Grass and Comfrey and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Centipede Grass and Comfrey
Season and care of Centipede Grass and Comfrey is important to know. While considering everything about Centipede Grass and Comfrey Care, growing season is an essential factor. Centipede Grass season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Comfrey season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Centipede Grass is Loam, Sand and for Comfrey is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Centipede Grass is Acidic, Neutral and for Comfrey is Acidic, Neutral.
Centipede Grass and Comfrey Physical Information
Centipede Grass and Comfrey physical information is very important for comparison. Centipede Grass height is 2.50 cm and width 3.00 cm whereas Comfrey height is 20.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Centipede Grass and Comfrey are as follows:
Centipede Grass flower color: Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red and White
Centipede Grass leaf color: Light Green and Yellow green
Comfrey flower color: White and Light Pink
- Comfrey leaf color: Red, Green and Copper
Care of Centipede Grass and Comfrey
Care of Centipede Grass and Comfrey include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Centipede Grass pruning is done Prune to control growth and Remove dead leaves and Comfrey pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems and Remove dead leaves. In summer Centipede Grass 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.