Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Grass
Origin
Europe, Russia
United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas
Types
Symphytum officinale (common comfrey), Symphytum asperum (rough comfrey)
Virginia water horehound
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Cold Regions, stream banks
Along Railroads, Barren waste areas, Hill prairies, Mined land, Pastures, Roadsides, Rocky glades, Sandy areas, Upland, Upland clay prairies, Upland sand prairies, Upland sandy savannas, Upland savannas, Upland soils
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-11
5-8
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
9 - 1
Sunset Zone
21,22
Not Available
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Light Pink
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available, Orange Red
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Red, Green, Copper
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Blue Green
Orange, Tan, Brown
Leaf Color in Winter
Red, Dark Green, Burgundy, Bronze
Tan, Sandy Brown
Leaf Shape
Oval
Grass like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Not Available
Pollution, Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Root Division, Transplanting
Divison, Root Division, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Water daily during growing season
Average Water Needs, Medium
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
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Stem spot
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Shallow soil, Sun
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Invasive
Sometimes
Sometimes
Attracts
Ants, Butterflies, pollinators
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Antibacterial, Peripheral Edema
Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Acne, Beautiful Skin, Reduce Bruises, Remove blemishes
Not Available
Edible Uses
No
Insignificant
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Fixes Nitrogen
Air purification, Food for birds, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Asthma, Diarrhea, Obesity, Osteoarthritis
Back pain, Diarrhea, Frostbite, Itching, Piles, Sore Eyes, Sore throat
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Twigs
Root, Seeds, Stem
Other Uses
Used for its medicinal properties
Cattle Fodder, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Groundcover, Hedges, Mixed Border, Tropical
Dried Flower/Everlasting, Wildflower
Botanical Name
Symphytum asperum
ANDROPOGON virginicus
Common Name
Comfrey,Black Root, Blackwort, Bruisewort
Broomsedge, Broomsedge Bluestem
In Hindi
Blackwort
Broomsedge grass
In German
Blackwort
broomsedge Gras
In French
Blackwort
broomsedge herbe
In Spanish
Blackwort
hierba Broomsedge
In Greek
Blackwort
Broomsedge γρασίδι
In Portuguese
Blackwort
Broomsedge grama
In Polish
Blackwort
Broomsedge trawy
In Latin
Blackwort
Broomsedge herba
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Boraginaceae
Poaceae
Genus
Symphytum
Andropogon
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Andropogoneae
Subfamily
Boraginoideae
Panicoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Comfrey and Broomsedge
Season and care of Comfrey and Broomsedge is important to know. While considering everything about Comfrey and Broomsedge Care, growing season is an essential factor. Comfrey season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Broomsedge season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Comfrey is Loam, Sand and for Broomsedge is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Comfrey is Acidic, Neutral and for Broomsedge is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Comfrey and Broomsedge Physical Information
Comfrey and Broomsedge physical information is very important for comparison. Comfrey height is 20.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Broomsedge height is 60.96 cm and width 30.48 cm. The color specification of Comfrey and Broomsedge are as follows:
Comfrey flower color: White and Light Pink
Comfrey leaf color: Red, Green and Copper
Broomsedge flower color: Not Available
- Broomsedge leaf color: Green
Care of Comfrey and Broomsedge
Care of Comfrey and Broomsedge include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Comfrey pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems and Remove dead leaves and Broomsedge 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 Broomsedge needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.