Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Vegetable
Origin
Europe, Russia
Southern Europe, Mediterranean
Types
Symphytum officinale (common comfrey), Symphytum asperum (rough comfrey)
garden asparagus , Sprenger's asparagus fern, White asparagus
Habitat
Cold Regions, stream banks
Loamy soils, Well Drained
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-11
4-8
Sunset Zone
21,22
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Flower Color
White, Light Pink
White, Gold
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Orange Red
Yellow green, Orange Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Red, Green, Copper
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green
Green, Purple
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Blue Green
Green, Purple
Leaf Color in Winter
Red, Dark Green, Burgundy, Bronze
-
Leaf Shape
Oval
Lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
-
Full Sun, Humidity, Shallow soil
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Root Division, Transplanting
Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Water daily during growing season
Keep the Soil well drained, 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
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
-
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove dead leaves
Cut away fading foliage
Fertilizers
14-14-14 Fertilizer, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, can go long without fertilizers
14-14-14 Fertilizer, 8-8-8, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, organic fertlizers
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Stem spot
Crown rot, Foliage miners, Fusarium wilt, Leaf rust, Mites, Red blotch, Thripes
Plant Tolerance
Shallow soil, Sun
Full Sun, Heat Tolerance, Shallow soil
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Attracts
Ants, Butterflies, pollinators
Beetles, Bugs, Fishes
Allergy
Antibacterial, Peripheral Edema
allergic reaction, Mouth itching, Phytodermatitis, Rhinoconjunctivitis
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Acne, Beautiful Skin, Reduce Bruises, Remove blemishes
Anti-ageing, Makes Hair Silkier, Promotes healthy skin
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Fixes Nitrogen
Indoor Air Purification, Provides ground cover
Medicinal Uses
Asthma, Diarrhea, Obesity, Osteoarthritis
Acne, Anemia, Menstrual Disorders, Nerve pain, Vitamin B, Vitamin E
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Twigs
Shoots, Stem
Other Uses
Used for its medicinal properties
Air freshner, Employed in herbal medicine, Leaves are used as mosquito repellent, Used for making wood alcohol
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Groundcover, Hedges, Mixed Border, Tropical
Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
Symphytum asperum
ASPARAGUS officinalis 'Jersey Knight'
Common Name
Comfrey,Black Root, Blackwort, Bruisewort
Asparagus, Jersey Knight Asparagus
In German
Blackwort
Gemüsespargel
In French
Blackwort
Asperge
In Spanish
Blackwort
Asparagus
In Greek
Blackwort
σπαράγγι
In Portuguese
Blackwort
Asparagus
In Polish
Blackwort
Szparag lekarski
In Latin
Blackwort
Asparagus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Lamiales
Asparagales
Family
Boraginaceae
Liliaceae
Genus
Symphytum
Asparagus
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Subfamily
Boraginoideae
Asparagoideae
Season and Care of Comfrey and Asparagus
Season and care of Comfrey and Asparagus is important to know. While considering everything about Comfrey and Asparagus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Comfrey season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Asparagus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Comfrey is Loam, Sand and for Asparagus is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Comfrey is Acidic, Neutral and for Asparagus is Neutral, Alkaline.
Comfrey and Asparagus Physical Information
Comfrey and Asparagus physical information is very important for comparison. Comfrey height is 20.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Asparagus height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Comfrey and Asparagus are as follows:
Comfrey flower color: White and Light Pink
Comfrey leaf color: Red, Green and Copper
Asparagus flower color: White and Gold
- Asparagus leaf color: Green, Dark Green
Care of Comfrey and Asparagus
Care of Comfrey and Asparagus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Comfrey pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems and Remove dead leaves and Asparagus pruning is done Cut away fading foliage. In summer Comfrey needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Asparagus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.