Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Shrub
Types
Symphytum officinale (common comfrey), Symphytum asperum (rough comfrey)
Artemisia absinthium, Artemisia annua, Artemisia ludoviciana
Habitat
Cold Regions, stream banks
Subtropical forests, Tropical Forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-11
-9999
Sunset Zone
21,22
H1, H2, 7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Light Pink
-
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Red, Green, Copper
-
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green
-
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Blue Green
-
Leaf Color in Winter
Red, Dark Green, Burgundy, Bronze
-
Leaf Shape
Oval
bipinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
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
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
-
Tolerances
-
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground, Pot
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
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, Apply N-P-K
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Stem spot
Aphids, Gray leaf blight, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Shallow soil, Sun
Drought, Salt
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Attracts
Ants, Butterflies, pollinators
Insects
Allergy
Antibacterial, Peripheral Edema
Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
-
Beauty Benefits
Acne, Beautiful Skin, Reduce Bruises, Remove blemishes
Skin inflammation
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Fixes Nitrogen
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Asthma, Diarrhea, Obesity, Osteoarthritis
Antioxidants, Fever, Inflammation, Malaria
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Twigs
Leaves
Other Uses
Used for its medicinal properties
Medicinal oil, Oil is used for aromatherapy
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Groundcover, Hedges, Mixed Border, Tropical
Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
Symphytum asperum
Artemisia annua
Common Name
Comfrey,Black Root, Blackwort, Bruisewort
sweet wormwood, sweet annie, sweet sagewort, annual mugwort
In Hindi
Blackwort
Artemisia
In German
Blackwort
Artemisia
In French
Blackwort
Artemisia
In Spanish
Blackwort
Artemisia
In Greek
Blackwort
Αρτεμίσια
In Portuguese
Blackwort
Artemisia
In Polish
Blackwort
Artemisia
In Latin
Blackwort
Artemisia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Boraginaceae
Asteraceae
Genus
Symphytum
Artemisia
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Boraginoideae
Asteroideae
Season and Care of Comfrey and Artemisia
Season and care of Comfrey and Artemisia is important to know. While considering everything about Comfrey and Artemisia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Comfrey season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Artemisia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Comfrey is Loam, Sand and for Artemisia is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Comfrey is Acidic, Neutral and for Artemisia is Acidic, Neutral.
Comfrey and Artemisia Physical Information
Comfrey and Artemisia physical information is very important for comparison. Comfrey height is 20.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Artemisia height is 150.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Comfrey and Artemisia are as follows:
Care of Comfrey and Artemisia
Care of Comfrey and Artemisia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Comfrey pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems and Remove dead leaves and Artemisia 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 Artemisia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.