Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Perennial
Types
Symphytum officinale (common comfrey), Symphytum asperum (rough comfrey)
Pyrus pyrifolia
Habitat
Cold Regions, stream banks
Hedge, hedge rows, Woodland edges
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-11
4-9
Sunset Zone
21,22
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
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Fruit Color
Orange Red
Light Red, Orange, Yellow
Leaf Color in Spring
Red, Green, Copper
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Blue Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Red, Dark Green, Burgundy, Bronze
Light Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer
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
Spring
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
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, Do not water frequently
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
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Stem spot
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Shallow soil, Sun
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Ants, Butterflies, pollinators
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Allergy
Antibacterial, Peripheral Edema
-
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
-
Beauty Benefits
Acne, Beautiful Skin, Reduce Bruises, Remove blemishes
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Environmental Uses
Air purification, Fixes Nitrogen
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Asthma, Diarrhea, Obesity, Osteoarthritis
Astringent, Febrifuge
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Twigs
Flowers, Stem
Other Uses
Used for its medicinal properties
Planted in shelterbeds, Used for woodware
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Groundcover, Hedges, Mixed Border, Tropical
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree
Botanical Name
Symphytum asperum
PYRUS 'Ayers'
Common Name
Comfrey,Black Root, Blackwort, Bruisewort
Ayers Pear, Pear
In Hindi
Blackwort
Ayers Pear
In German
Blackwort
Ayers Birne
In French
Blackwort
Ayers Poire
In Spanish
Blackwort
Ayers pera
In Greek
Blackwort
Ayers Pear
In Portuguese
Blackwort
Ayers Pear
In Polish
Blackwort
Ayers Gruszka
In Latin
Blackwort
Ayro Orbis
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Boraginaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Boraginoideae
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Season and Care of Comfrey and Ayers Pear
Season and care of Comfrey and Ayers Pear is important to know. While considering everything about Comfrey and Ayers Pear Care, growing season is an essential factor. Comfrey season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Ayers Pear season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Comfrey is Loam, Sand and for Ayers Pear is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Comfrey is Acidic, Neutral and for Ayers Pear is Acidic, Neutral.
Comfrey and Ayers Pear Physical Information
Comfrey and Ayers Pear physical information is very important for comparison. Comfrey height is 20.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Ayers Pear height is 300.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Comfrey and Ayers Pear are as follows:
Comfrey flower color: White and Light Pink
Comfrey leaf color: Red, Green and Copper
Ayers Pear flower color: White
- Ayers Pear leaf color: Green
Care of Comfrey and Ayers Pear
Care of Comfrey and Ayers Pear include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Comfrey pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems and Remove dead leaves and Ayers Pear 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 Ayers Pear needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.