Life Span
Perennial
Biennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Tree
Origin
Europe, Russia
South-Eastern Asia, Southeastern Asia, China
Types
Symphytum officinale (common comfrey), Symphytum asperum (rough comfrey)
Purple Orchid Tree, White Orchid Tree, Bidi leaf tree
Habitat
Cold Regions, stream banks
Forests, Mountain Slopes, Valley
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-11
9-13
Sunset Zone
21,22
H1, H2, 9, 10, 11, 13, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Light Pink
Light Pink, Magenta, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Orange Red
Green, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Red, Green, Copper
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Blue Green
Green, Gray Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Red, Dark Green, Burgundy, Bronze
Green, Gray Green, Yellow green
Leaf Shape
Oval
Butterfly shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Early Spring, Spring
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Root Division, Transplanting
Budding, Grafting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Water daily during growing season
Average Water Needs, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Water Deeply
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
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove dead leaves
Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
14-14-14 Fertilizer, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, can go long without fertilizers
Apply N-P-K
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
Matte
Invasive
Sometimes
Sometimes
Attracts
Ants, Butterflies, pollinators
Birds
Allergy
Antibacterial, Peripheral Edema
-
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
-
Beauty Benefits
Acne, Beautiful Skin, Reduce Bruises, Remove blemishes
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Fixes Nitrogen
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Asthma, Diarrhea, Obesity, Osteoarthritis
Carminative, Laxative
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Twigs
Buds, Flowers, Leaves, Root, Seeds, Stem
Other Uses
Used for its medicinal properties
Fibre, Gum, Used as a dye
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Groundcover, Hedges, Mixed Border, Tropical
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
Symphytum asperum
BAUHINIA purpurea
Common Name
Comfrey,Black Root, Blackwort, Bruisewort
Butterfly Tree, Orchid Tree
In Hindi
Blackwort
Butterfly tree
In German
Blackwort
Schmetterlings- Baum
In French
Blackwort
arbre de papillon
In Spanish
Blackwort
árbol de la mariposa
In Greek
Blackwort
δέντρο πεταλούδα
In Portuguese
Blackwort
árvore borboleta
In Polish
Blackwort
drzewo Butterfly
In Latin
Blackwort
Gloria ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Boraginaceae
Fabaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Boraginoideae
Caesalpinioideae
Season and Care of Comfrey and Butterfly Tree
Season and care of Comfrey and Butterfly Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Comfrey and Butterfly Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Comfrey season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Butterfly Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Comfrey is Loam, Sand and for Butterfly Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Comfrey is Acidic, Neutral and for Butterfly Tree is Acidic, Neutral.
Comfrey and Butterfly Tree Physical Information
Comfrey and Butterfly Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Comfrey height is 20.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Butterfly Tree height is 760.00 cm and width 17.80 cm. The color specification of Comfrey and Butterfly Tree are as follows:
Comfrey flower color: White and Light Pink
Comfrey leaf color: Red, Green and Copper
Butterfly Tree flower color: Light Pink, Magenta and Violet
- Butterfly Tree leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Care of Comfrey and Butterfly Tree
Care of Comfrey and Butterfly Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Comfrey pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems and Remove dead leaves and Butterfly Tree pruning is done Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Comfrey needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Butterfly Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.