Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Tree
Origin
Europe, Russia
South America, Brazil
Types
Symphytum officinale (common comfrey), Symphytum asperum (rough comfrey)
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Cold Regions, stream banks
Deciduous forests, Tropical rainforest
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-11
10-13
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
12-8
Sunset Zone
21,22
H1, H2, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Light Pink
Yellow, Gold
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available, Orange Red
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Red, Green, Copper
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Blue Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Red, Dark Green, Burgundy, Bronze
Green
Leaf Shape
Oval
broad, flat
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Root Division, Transplanting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Water daily during growing season
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
14-14-14 Fertilizer, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, can go long without fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Stem spot
Red blotch, Red spider mite
Plant Tolerance
Shallow soil, Sun
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Ants, Butterflies, pollinators
Not Available
Allergy
Antibacterial, Peripheral Edema
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Acne, Beautiful Skin, Reduce Bruises, Remove blemishes
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Fixes Nitrogen
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Asthma, Diarrhea, Obesity, Osteoarthritis
Diabetes, Malaria, Treat Parasitic Intestinal Worms
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Twigs
Bark, Leaves
Other Uses
Used for its medicinal properties
Grown for shade, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used for woodware, Used in Furniture
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Groundcover, Hedges, Mixed Border, Tropical
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
Symphytum asperum
TABEBUIA insignis
Common Name
Comfrey,Black Root, Blackwort, Bruisewort
Apamate, White Tabebuia, Yellow Poui
In Hindi
Blackwort
Apamate
In German
Blackwort
Apamate
In French
Blackwort
Apamate
In Spanish
Blackwort
Apamate
In Greek
Blackwort
Apamate
In Portuguese
Blackwort
Apamate
In Polish
Blackwort
Apamate
In Latin
Blackwort
Apamate
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Lamiales
Scrophulariales
Family
Boraginaceae
Bignoniaceae
Genus
Symphytum
Tabebuia Gomes
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Tecomeae
Subfamily
Boraginoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Comfrey and Apamate
Season and care of Comfrey and Apamate is important to know. While considering everything about Comfrey and Apamate Care, growing season is an essential factor. Comfrey season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Apamate season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Comfrey is Loam, Sand and for Apamate is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Comfrey is Acidic, Neutral and for Apamate is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Comfrey and Apamate Physical Information
Comfrey and Apamate physical information is very important for comparison. Comfrey height is 20.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Apamate height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Comfrey and Apamate are as follows:
Comfrey flower color: White and Light Pink
Comfrey leaf color: Red, Green and Copper
Apamate flower color: Yellow and Gold
- Apamate leaf color: Green
Care of Comfrey and Apamate
Care of Comfrey and Apamate include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Comfrey pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems and Remove dead leaves and Apamate pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Comfrey needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Apamate needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.