Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Flowering Plants
Origin
Europe, Russia
Australia, South America
Types
Symphytum officinale (common comfrey), Symphytum asperum (rough comfrey)
Hamelia patens
Habitat
Cold Regions, stream banks
Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-11
8-10
Habit
Upright/Erect
Bushy, Evergreen
Flower Color
White, Light Pink
Red, White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Orange Red
Green, Yellow, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Spring
Red, Green, Copper
White, Yellow, Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green
White, Yellow, Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Blue Green
White, Yellow, Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Red, Dark Green, Burgundy, Bronze
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oval
broad, flat
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
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
Indeterminate
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container
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
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
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
can go long without fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Stem spot
Red spider mite
Plant Tolerance
Shallow soil, Sun
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Ants, Butterflies, pollinators
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Antibacterial, Peripheral Edema
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Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Ornamental use
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
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Groundcover, Hedges, Mixed Border, Tropical
Container, Showy Tree, Tropical
Botanical Name
Symphytum asperum
Embothrium coccineum
Common Name
Comfrey,Black Root, Blackwort, Bruisewort
Chilean firetree
In Hindi
Blackwort
चिली आग पेड़
In German
Blackwort
Chilenischer Feuerbaum
In French
Blackwort
arbre de feu du Chili
In Spanish
Blackwort
árbol de fuego chilena
In Greek
Blackwort
Χιλής δέντρο φωτιά
In Portuguese
Blackwort
árvore de fogo chilena
In Polish
Blackwort
Chilijska drzewo pożaru
In Latin
Blackwort
Virgil arbor
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Boraginaceae
Proteaceae
Genus
Symphytum
Embothrium
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Subfamily
Boraginoideae
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Season and Care of Comfrey and Chilean firebush
Season and care of Comfrey and Chilean firebush is important to know. While considering everything about Comfrey and Chilean firebush Care, growing season is an essential factor. Comfrey season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Chilean firebush season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Comfrey is Loam, Sand and for Chilean firebush is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Comfrey is Acidic, Neutral and for Chilean firebush is Acidic, Neutral.
Comfrey and Chilean firebush Physical Information
Comfrey and Chilean firebush physical information is very important for comparison. Comfrey height is 20.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Chilean firebush height is 400.00 cm and width 250.00 cm. The color specification of Comfrey and Chilean firebush are as follows:
Comfrey flower color: White and Light Pink
Comfrey leaf color: Red, Green and Copper
Chilean firebush flower color: Red and White
- Chilean firebush leaf color: White, Yellow, Green and Gray Green
Care of Comfrey and Chilean firebush
Care of Comfrey and Chilean firebush include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Comfrey pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems and Remove dead leaves and Chilean firebush 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 Chilean firebush needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.