Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Herbs
Origin
Europe, Russia
Southern Europe
Types
Symphytum officinale (common comfrey), Symphytum asperum (rough comfrey)
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Cold Regions, stream banks
Cultivated Beds, Dappled Shade, Shady Edge, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-11
6-9
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
9-5
Sunset Zone
21,22
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Spreading
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
White, Light Pink
White, Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available, Orange Red
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Red, Green, Copper
White, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green
White, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Blue Green
White, Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Red, Dark Green, Burgundy, Bronze
Light Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Root Division, Transplanting
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Water daily during growing season
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove dead leaves
Prune in the growing season, 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, Fertilize in early spring
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Stem spot
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Shallow soil, Sun
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Invasive
Sometimes
Sometimes
Attracts
Ants, Butterflies, pollinators
Bees, Butterflies, pollinators
Allergy
Antibacterial, Peripheral Edema
Itchiness, Skin rash, Stomach pain, Swelling
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Bonsai, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Acne, Beautiful Skin, Reduce Bruises, Remove blemishes
Good for skin
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Fixes Nitrogen
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Asthma, Diarrhea, Obesity, Osteoarthritis
Antiseptic, Digestive disorders, Fever, Headache
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Twigs
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Used for its medicinal properties
Added to salads, Used as essential oil, Used in making tea, Used to make herbal teas
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Groundcover, Hedges, Mixed Border, Tropical
Bog Garden, Edible, Groundcover, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
Symphytum asperum
MENTHA suaveolens 'Variegata'
Common Name
Comfrey,Black Root, Blackwort, Bruisewort
Applemint, Variegated Applemint
In Hindi
Blackwort
Applemint Tree
In German
Blackwort
Applemint Baum
In French
Blackwort
Applemint Arbre
In Spanish
Blackwort
Árbol Applemint
In Greek
Blackwort
Applemint Δέντρο
In Portuguese
Blackwort
Árvore applemint
In Polish
Blackwort
Applemint Drzewo
In Latin
Blackwort
Applemint ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Boraginaceae
Lamiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Mentheae
Subfamily
Boraginoideae
Faboideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Comfrey and Applemint
Season and care of Comfrey and Applemint is important to know. While considering everything about Comfrey and Applemint Care, growing season is an essential factor. Comfrey season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Applemint season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Comfrey is Loam, Sand and for Applemint is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Comfrey is Acidic, Neutral and for Applemint is Acidic, Neutral.
Comfrey and Applemint Physical Information
Comfrey and Applemint physical information is very important for comparison. Comfrey height is 20.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Applemint height is 980.00 cm and width Not Available. The color specification of Comfrey and Applemint are as follows:
Comfrey flower color: White and Light Pink
Comfrey leaf color: Red, Green and Copper
Applemint flower color: White and Pink
- Applemint leaf color: White and Light Green
Care of Comfrey and Applemint
Care of Comfrey and Applemint include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Comfrey pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems and Remove dead leaves and Applemint pruning is done Prune in the growing season, 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 Applemint needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.