Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Herbs
Origin
Europe, Russia
India, Iran
Types
Symphytum officinale (common comfrey), Symphytum asperum (rough comfrey)
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Cold Regions, stream banks
Desert, Mountains
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-11
4-8
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Sunset Zone
21,22
Not Available
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Light Pink
Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available, Orange Red
Brownish Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Red, Green, Copper
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Blue Green
Orange, Brown, Orange Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Red, Dark Green, Burgundy, Bronze
Not Available
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Early Spring, Spring
Tolerances
Not Available
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Root Division, Transplanting
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Water daily during growing season
Average Water Needs, Do not water excessively
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
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
Plant Tolerance
Shallow soil, Sun
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Ants, Butterflies, pollinators
Birds
Allergy
Antibacterial, Peripheral Edema
convulsions, gastro-intestinal problems, Miscarriage
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Acne, Beautiful Skin, Reduce Bruises, Remove blemishes
Acne, Brightens the skin complexion, Moisturizing, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Fixes Nitrogen
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Asthma, Diarrhea, Obesity, Osteoarthritis
Asthma, Bronchitis, epilepsy, Laxative, Upset stomach
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Twigs
Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
Used for its medicinal properties
Used as a flavouring in food, Used for its medicinal properties, Used as a spice
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Groundcover, Hedges, Mixed Border, Tropical
Edible, Tropical
Botanical Name
Symphytum asperum
Ferula assa-foetida
Common Name
Comfrey,Black Root, Blackwort, Bruisewort
Asafoetida
In German
Blackwort
asafoetida
In French
Blackwort
Asafoetida
In Spanish
Blackwort
Asa fétida
In Greek
Blackwort
Μηδικό σίλφιο
In Portuguese
Blackwort
Asafoetida
In Polish
Blackwort
Asafoetida
In Latin
Blackwort
Asafoetida
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Boraginaceae
Fagaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Boraginoideae
Not Applicable
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Comfrey and Asafoetida
Season and care of Comfrey and Asafoetida is important to know. While considering everything about Comfrey and Asafoetida Care, growing season is an essential factor. Comfrey season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Asafoetida season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Comfrey is Loam, Sand and for Asafoetida is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Comfrey is Acidic, Neutral and for Asafoetida is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Comfrey and Asafoetida Physical Information
Comfrey and Asafoetida physical information is very important for comparison. Comfrey height is 20.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Asafoetida height is 100.00 cm and width 40.00 cm. The color specification of Comfrey and Asafoetida are as follows:
Comfrey flower color: White and Light Pink
Comfrey leaf color: Red, Green and Copper
Asafoetida flower color: Yellow green
- Asafoetida leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Comfrey and Asafoetida
Care of Comfrey and Asafoetida include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Comfrey pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems and Remove dead leaves and Asafoetida 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 Asafoetida needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.