Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Herbs
Origin
Europe, Russia
Europe, Eastern Europe, Southern Europe, Western Europe, Turkey, Western Asia
Types
Symphytum officinale (common comfrey), Symphytum asperum (rough comfrey)
French parsley
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Cold Regions, stream banks
Hedgebanks, Roadsides, Waste areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-11
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
12-1
Sunset Zone
21,22
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
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color
White, Light Pink
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available, Orange Red
Sandy Brown
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
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oval
Small, flat and dissected
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Root Division, Transplanting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Water daily during growing season
Do Not over Water, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Never Over-water, Requires a lot of watering, Requires consistently moist soil
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
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
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Shallow soil, Sun
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Ants, Butterflies, pollinators
Insects
Allergy
Antibacterial, Peripheral Edema
Avoid during Pregnancy
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Acne, Beautiful Skin, Reduce Bruises, Remove blemishes
Improve hair condition, Skin Problems, Stops hair loss
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Fixes Nitrogen
Air purification, Food for insects
Medicinal Uses
Asthma, Diarrhea, Obesity, Osteoarthritis
Cough, Digestive disorders, Eczema, Gout
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Twigs
Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Used for its medicinal properties
Condiment, Repellent, Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Groundcover, Hedges, Mixed Border, Tropical
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
Symphytum asperum
ANTHRISCUS cerefolium
Common Name
Comfrey,Black Root, Blackwort, Bruisewort
Chervil, French Chervil
In German
Blackwort
Kerbel
In French
Blackwort
Cerfeuil
In Spanish
Blackwort
Perifollo
In Greek
Blackwort
Σκαντζίκι
In Portuguese
Blackwort
Cerefólio
In Polish
Blackwort
Trybula
In Latin
Blackwort
BOOPES
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Boraginaceae
Apiaceae
Genus
Symphytum
Anthriscus
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Boraginoideae
Apioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Comfrey and Chervil
Season and care of Comfrey and Chervil is important to know. While considering everything about Comfrey and Chervil Care, growing season is an essential factor. Comfrey season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Chervil season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Comfrey is Loam, Sand and for Chervil is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Comfrey is Acidic, Neutral and for Chervil is Neutral.
Comfrey and Chervil Physical Information
Comfrey and Chervil physical information is very important for comparison. Comfrey height is 20.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Chervil height is 35.60 cm and width 20.30 cm. The color specification of Comfrey and Chervil are as follows:
Comfrey flower color: White and Light Pink
Comfrey leaf color: Red, Green and Copper
Chervil flower color: White
- Chervil leaf color: Green
Care of Comfrey and Chervil
Care of Comfrey and Chervil include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Comfrey pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems and Remove dead leaves and Chervil 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 Chervil needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.