Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Grass
Origin
Europe, Russia
North America, South America, Europe, Southern Africa, Asia
Types
Symphytum officinale (common comfrey), Symphytum asperum (rough comfrey)
Hulled Barley, Hulless Barley, Barley Grits
Habitat
Cold Regions, stream banks
Humid climates
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-11
-9999
Flower Color
White, Light Pink
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Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Orange Red
Brown, Gold
Leaf Color in Spring
Red, Green, Copper
Green, Light Green, Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Blue Green
-
Leaf Color in Winter
Red, Dark Green, Burgundy, Bronze
-
Leaf Shape
Oval
Grass like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
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Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
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Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Spring, Summer
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
Requires watering in the growing season
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
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Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove dead leaves
Do not prune during shooting season
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
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Invasive
Sometimes
Sometimes
Attracts
Ants, Butterflies, pollinators
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Allergy
Antibacterial, Peripheral Edema
Abdominal pain, breathing problems, Eczema, Headache, Itchiness, Red eyes, Runny nose, Sinuses, sneezing, Sore eyes, Watery eyes, wheezing
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
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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
Asthma, Bronchitis, Diabetes, Diarrhea
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Twigs
Seeds
Other Uses
Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Food, Used in making beverages
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Groundcover, Hedges, Mixed Border, Tropical
Cutflower, Dried Flower/Everlasting, Edible, Wildflower
Botanical Name
Symphytum asperum
HORDEUM vulgare
Common Name
Comfrey,Black Root, Blackwort, Bruisewort
Barley
In German
Blackwort
Gerste
In Spanish
Blackwort
cebada
In Greek
Blackwort
κριθάρι
In Portuguese
Blackwort
cevada
In Polish
Blackwort
jęczmień
In Latin
Blackwort
hordei
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Boraginaceae
Poaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Subfamily
Boraginoideae
Pooideae
Season and Care of Comfrey and Barley
Season and care of Comfrey and Barley is important to know. While considering everything about Comfrey and Barley Care, growing season is an essential factor. Comfrey season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Barley season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Comfrey is Loam, Sand and for Barley is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Comfrey is Acidic, Neutral and for Barley is .
Comfrey and Barley Physical Information
Comfrey and Barley physical information is very important for comparison. Comfrey height is 20.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Barley height is 30.00 cm and width 15.00 cm. The color specification of Comfrey and Barley are as follows:
Care of Comfrey and Barley
Care of Comfrey and Barley include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Comfrey pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems and Remove dead leaves and Barley pruning is done Do not prune during shooting season. In summer Comfrey needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Barley needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.