Life Span
Perennial
Biennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Vegetable
Origin
Europe, Russia
Southern Europe, Western Europe, Mediterranean
Types
Symphytum officinale (common comfrey), Symphytum asperum (rough comfrey)
Wild cabbage, Cabbage, Savoy cabbage
Habitat
Cold Regions, stream banks
Fertile bottom land, Moist Soils, Well Drained
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-11
4-8
Sunset Zone
21,22
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Light Pink
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Red, Green, Copper
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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
Green
Leaf Shape
Oval
Broad, Unlobed
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Root Division, Transplanting
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Water daily during growing season
Average Water Needs, Keep ground moist, Needs a lot of water initially, Needs watering once a week, Never Over-water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
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
Prune lower leaves, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
14-14-14 Fertilizer, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, can go long without fertilizers
5-10-10 fertilizer, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Stem spot
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Shallow soil, Sun
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Ants, Butterflies, pollinators
Insects
Allergy
Antibacterial, Peripheral Edema
allergic reaction, breathing problems, Dizziness, Headache, Itchiness, Low blood pressure, Runny nose, Skin rash, Stomach pain, Swelling
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
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Beauty Benefits
Acne, Beautiful Skin, Reduce Bruises, Remove blemishes
Good for skin
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Fixes Nitrogen
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Asthma, Diarrhea, Obesity, Osteoarthritis
anti-inflammatory, Anti-oxidant, Cardiovascular problems, cholesterol-lowering, Detoxification, Fiber, Minerals, Nutrients, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Twigs
Fruits
Other Uses
Used for its medicinal properties
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Used As Indoor Plant
No
Insignificant
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Groundcover, Hedges, Mixed Border, Tropical
Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
Symphytum asperum
BRASSICA oleracea 'Diablo'( Gemmifera Group)
Common Name
Comfrey,Black Root, Blackwort, Bruisewort
Brussels Sprouts
In Hindi
Blackwort
Brussels Sprouts plant
In German
Blackwort
Rosenkohl Pflanze
In French
Blackwort
Choux de Bruxelles plante
In Spanish
Blackwort
planta de coles de Bruselas
In Greek
Blackwort
φυτό Λαχανάκια Βρυξελλών
In Portuguese
Blackwort
Couves de Bruxelas planta
In Polish
Blackwort
Brukselka roślin
In Latin
Blackwort
Bruxellis pullulat herba
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Lamiales
Capparales
Family
Boraginaceae
Brassicaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Boraginoideae
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Season and Care of Comfrey and Brussels Sprouts
Season and care of Comfrey and Brussels Sprouts is important to know. While considering everything about Comfrey and Brussels Sprouts Care, growing season is an essential factor. Comfrey season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Brussels Sprouts season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Comfrey is Loam, Sand and for Brussels Sprouts is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Comfrey is Acidic, Neutral and for Brussels Sprouts is Neutral.
Comfrey and Brussels Sprouts Physical Information
Comfrey and Brussels Sprouts physical information is very important for comparison. Comfrey height is 20.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Brussels Sprouts height is 121.92 cm and width 60.96 cm. The color specification of Comfrey and Brussels Sprouts are as follows:
Comfrey flower color: White and Light Pink
Comfrey leaf color: Red, Green and Copper
Brussels Sprouts flower color: Yellow
- Brussels Sprouts leaf color:
Care of Comfrey and Brussels Sprouts
Care of Comfrey and Brussels Sprouts include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Comfrey pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems and Remove dead leaves and Brussels Sprouts pruning is done Prune lower leaves, 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 Brussels Sprouts needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.