Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Shrub
Origin
Europe, Russia
Eastern Asia, China, Japan, Korea
Types
Symphytum officinale (common comfrey), Symphytum asperum (rough comfrey)
Elaeagnus umbellata
Habitat
Cold Regions, stream banks
Dappled Shade, Hedge, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-11
3-8
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Light Pink
Light Yellow, Silver
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Fruit Color
Orange Red
Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Red, Green, Copper
Green, Light Green, Gray Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green
Green, Gray Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Blue Green
Green, Gold, Tan, Silver
Leaf Color in Winter
Red, Dark Green, Burgundy, Bronze
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Leaf Shape
Oval
Lance shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
-
Pollution, 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, 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, Partial shade
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
No fertilizers needed
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Stem spot
Leaf spot
Plant Tolerance
Shallow soil, Sun
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Ants, Butterflies, pollinators
Birds, Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Allergy
Antibacterial, Peripheral Edema
Mild Allergen
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Informal Hedge
Beauty Benefits
Acne, Beautiful Skin, Reduce Bruises, Remove blemishes
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Environmental Uses
Air purification, Fixes Nitrogen
Fixes Nitrogen
Medicinal Uses
Asthma, Diarrhea, Obesity, Osteoarthritis
Astringent, Cancer, Cardiac, Pectoral
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Twigs
Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
Used for its medicinal properties
Jam, Used for making informal hedge
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Groundcover, Hedges, Mixed Border, Tropical
Edible, Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
Symphytum asperum
ELAEAGNUS umbellata
Common Name
Comfrey,Black Root, Blackwort, Bruisewort
Autumn olive, Autumn elaeagnus, Spreading oleaster
In Hindi
Blackwort
Autumn Olive
In German
Blackwort
Herbst Olive
In French
Blackwort
Automne Olive
In Spanish
Blackwort
Otoño de oliva
In Greek
Blackwort
φθινόπωρο Ελιά
In Portuguese
Blackwort
Outono Olive
In Polish
Blackwort
Jesień Olive
In Latin
Blackwort
Autumnus Olive
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Boraginaceae
Elaeagnaceae
Genus
Symphytum
Elaeagnus
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Boraginoideae
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Season and Care of Comfrey and Autumn Olive
Season and care of Comfrey and Autumn Olive is important to know. While considering everything about Comfrey and Autumn Olive Care, growing season is an essential factor. Comfrey season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Autumn Olive season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Comfrey is Loam, Sand and for Autumn Olive is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Comfrey is Acidic, Neutral and for Autumn Olive is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Comfrey and Autumn Olive Physical Information
Comfrey and Autumn Olive physical information is very important for comparison. Comfrey height is 20.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Autumn Olive height is 370.00 cm and width 240.00 cm. The color specification of Comfrey and Autumn Olive are as follows:
Comfrey flower color: White and Light Pink
Comfrey leaf color: Red, Green and Copper
Autumn Olive flower color: Light Yellow and Silver
- Autumn Olive leaf color: Green, Light Green, Gray Green and Silver
Care of Comfrey and Autumn Olive
Care of Comfrey and Autumn Olive include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Comfrey pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems and Remove dead leaves and Autumn Olive 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 Autumn Olive needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.