Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Flowering Plants, Ornamental Plant, Perennial, Shrub
Origin
Europe, Russia
Laos, Southern China, Taiwan, Vietnam
Types
Symphytum officinale (common comfrey), Symphytum asperum (rough comfrey)
Rosa laevigata, Camellia Rose, Rosa cherokeensis
Habitat
Cold Regions, stream banks
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USDA Hardiness Zone
6-11
-9999
Sunset Zone
21,22
A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Light Pink
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Red, Green, Copper
Green
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
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Root Division, Transplanting
Cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
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
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 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
Beetles, Black Spot, Caterpillars, Downy mildew, Mosaic viruses, Powdery mildew, Rust, Scale insects, Thripes
Plant Tolerance
Shallow soil, Sun
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Double
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Ants, Butterflies, pollinators
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Antibacterial, Peripheral Edema
Rash
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
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
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Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Twigs
Flowers
Other Uses
Used for its medicinal properties
Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc.
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Groundcover, Hedges, Mixed Border, Tropical
Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
Symphytum asperum
Rosa laevigata
Common Name
Comfrey,Black Root, Blackwort, Bruisewort
Cherokee Rose
In Hindi
Blackwort
Cherokee rose
In German
Blackwort
Die Cherokee-Rose
In French
Blackwort
Le rosier des Cherokees
In Spanish
Blackwort
rosa cherokee
In Greek
Blackwort
Cherokee rose
In Portuguese
Blackwort
Cherokee rose
In Polish
Blackwort
Cherokee rose
In Latin
Blackwort
Cherokee rose
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Boraginaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
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Subfamily
Boraginoideae
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Season and Care of Comfrey and Cherokee Rose
Season and care of Comfrey and Cherokee Rose is important to know. While considering everything about Comfrey and Cherokee Rose Care, growing season is an essential factor. Comfrey season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Cherokee Rose season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Comfrey is Loam, Sand and for Cherokee Rose is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Comfrey is Acidic, Neutral and for Cherokee Rose is Acidic, Neutral.
Comfrey and Cherokee Rose Physical Information
Comfrey and Cherokee Rose physical information is very important for comparison. Comfrey height is 20.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Cherokee Rose height is 200.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Comfrey and Cherokee Rose are as follows:
Comfrey flower color: White and Light Pink
Comfrey leaf color: Red, Green and Copper
Cherokee Rose flower color: White
- Cherokee Rose leaf color: Green
Care of Comfrey and Cherokee Rose
Care of Comfrey and Cherokee Rose include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Comfrey pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems and Remove dead leaves and Cherokee Rose 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 Cherokee Rose needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.