Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Europe, Russia
Argentina, Chile
Types
Symphytum officinale (common comfrey), Symphytum asperum (rough comfrey)
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Habitat
Cold Regions, stream banks
Hardwood forests, pine woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-11
7-9
Habit
Upright/Erect
Spreading
Flower Color
White, Light Pink
White, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Orange Red
White, Purple, Rose, Violet, Plum, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Red, Green, Copper
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Blue Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Red, Dark Green, Burgundy, Bronze
Dark Green, Bronze
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Late Spring
Tolerances
-
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Root Division, Transplanting
Seedlings, Semi-hardwood cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Low
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
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 flowers, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
14-14-14 Fertilizer, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, can go long without fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Stem spot
Bacterial fruit blotch, Downy mildew, Gall Insects, Mites, Powdery mildew
Plant Tolerance
Shallow soil, Sun
Drought, Shade areas
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Ants, Butterflies, pollinators
Birds, Insects
Allergy
Antibacterial, Peripheral Edema
Hives, inflammation in lips, Sore Throat, Swelling in the face
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Acne, Beautiful Skin, Reduce Bruises, Remove blemishes
Glowing Skin, Good for skin
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Fixes Nitrogen
Food for animals, Food for birds
Medicinal Uses
Asthma, Diarrhea, Obesity, Osteoarthritis
Analgesic, Anodyne, Antirheumatic, Antispasmodic, Astringent, Carminative
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Twigs
Fruits, Leaves, Stem
Other Uses
Used for its medicinal properties
For making oil, For making oil for cosmetics, Medicinal oil, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Groundcover, Hedges, Mixed Border, Tropical
Container, Edging, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
Symphytum asperum
Gaultheria procumbens
Common Name
Comfrey,Black Root, Blackwort, Bruisewort
Eastern teaberry, checkerberry, American wintergreen
In Hindi
Blackwort
boxberry
In German
Blackwort
boxberry
In French
Blackwort
boxberry
In Spanish
Blackwort
boxberry
In Greek
Blackwort
boxberry
In Portuguese
Blackwort
boxberry
In Polish
Blackwort
boxberry
In Latin
Blackwort
Burning
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Boraginaceae
Ericaceae
Genus
Symphytum
Gaultheria
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Boraginoideae
Vaccinioideae
Season and Care of Comfrey and Boxberry
Season and care of Comfrey and Boxberry is important to know. While considering everything about Comfrey and Boxberry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Comfrey season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Boxberry season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Comfrey is Loam, Sand and for Boxberry is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Comfrey is Acidic, Neutral and for Boxberry is Acidic, Neutral.
Comfrey and Boxberry Physical Information
Comfrey and Boxberry physical information is very important for comparison. Comfrey height is 20.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Boxberry height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Comfrey and Boxberry are as follows:
Comfrey flower color: White and Light Pink
Comfrey leaf color: Red, Green and Copper
Boxberry flower color: White and Light Pink
- Boxberry leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Comfrey and Boxberry
Care of Comfrey and Boxberry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Comfrey pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems and Remove dead leaves and Boxberry pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves. In summer Comfrey needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Boxberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.