Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Vegetable
Origin
Europe, Russia
Mexico, Central America, South America
Types
Symphytum officinale (common comfrey), Symphytum asperum (rough comfrey)
Capsicum baccatum
Capsicum chinense
Capsicum eximium
Capsicum frutescens
Capsicum pubescens
Habitat
Cold Regions, stream banks
Hillside, Lower slopes, shaded fields, Well Drained
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-11
10-11
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
White, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Orange Red
Red, Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Red, Green, Copper
Dark Green, Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Blue Green
Green, Dark Green, Black
Leaf Color in Winter
Red, Dark Green, Burgundy, Bronze
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Oval
Acuminate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Spring, Summer, Indeterminate
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
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
Water frequently while growing
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
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full 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, Apply N-P-K
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Stem spot
Aphids, Bacterial leaf spot, Beet armyworm, Damping-off, Flea Beetles, Fusarium wilt, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Shallow soil, Sun
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Ants, Butterflies, pollinators
Aphids, Beet armyworms, Flea beetles
Allergy
Antibacterial, Peripheral Edema
contact allergic dermatitis, Rhinitis
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Bog Garden, Borders
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
Antirheumatic, Appetizer, Intestinal irritations
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Twigs
Flowers, Fruits
Other Uses
Used for its medicinal properties
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Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Groundcover, Hedges, Mixed Border, Tropical
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
Symphytum asperum
CAPSICUM annuum 'Big Chile'( Longum Group)
Common Name
Comfrey,Black Root, Blackwort, Bruisewort
Big Chile Pepper, Chile Pepper
In Hindi
Blackwort
Chile Pepper
In German
Blackwort
Chile-Pfeffer
In French
Blackwort
Chili Pepper
In Spanish
Blackwort
La pimienta de Chile
In Greek
Blackwort
Χιλή πιπέρι
In Portuguese
Blackwort
pimenta do Chile
In Polish
Blackwort
Chile Pepper
In Latin
Blackwort
Chile Pepper
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Boraginaceae
Solanaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Boraginoideae
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Season and Care of Comfrey and Chile Pepper
Season and care of Comfrey and Chile Pepper is important to know. While considering everything about Comfrey and Chile Pepper Care, growing season is an essential factor. Comfrey season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Chile Pepper season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Comfrey is Loam, Sand and for Chile Pepper is Loam while the PH of soil for Comfrey is Acidic, Neutral and for Chile Pepper is Neutral.
Comfrey and Chile Pepper Physical Information
Comfrey and Chile Pepper physical information is very important for comparison. Comfrey height is 20.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Chile Pepper height is 61.00 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Comfrey and Chile Pepper are as follows:
Comfrey flower color: White and Light Pink
Comfrey leaf color: Red, Green and Copper
Chile Pepper flower color: White and Ivory
- Chile Pepper leaf color: Dark Green and Green
Care of Comfrey and Chile Pepper
Care of Comfrey and Chile Pepper include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Comfrey pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems and Remove dead leaves and Chile Pepper 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 Chile Pepper needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.