Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Fruit
Origin
Europe, Russia
Southeastern Asia
Types
Symphytum officinale (common comfrey), Symphytum asperum (rough comfrey)
Nules , Nadorcott
Habitat
Cold Regions, stream banks
Cold Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-11
8-11
Sunset Zone
21,22
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Light Pink
White, Red, Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Orange Red
Red, Orange
Leaf Color in Spring
Red, Green, Copper
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Blue Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Red, Dark Green, Burgundy, Bronze
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oval
Acuminate
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
Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
-
Drought, Light Frost
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
Do not let dry out between waterings, Keep the Soil well drained, 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
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
Prune in the late winter or spring, 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, Equal amount of N,P,K
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Stem spot
Black sooty mold, Citrus canker
Plant Tolerance
Shallow soil, Sun
Drought, Light Frost
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
Mouth itching, Throat itching
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Cottage Garden, Farmland
Beauty Benefits
Acne, Beautiful Skin, Reduce Bruises, Remove blemishes
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Fixes Nitrogen
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Asthma, Diarrhea, Obesity, Osteoarthritis
Digestive, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Twigs
Fruits
Other Uses
Used for its medicinal properties
Added to salads, Culinary use
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, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Houseplant, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
Symphytum asperum
CITRUS reticulata
Common Name
Comfrey,Black Root, Blackwort, Bruisewort
Clementine, Mandarin, Tangerine
In Hindi
Blackwort
clementine
In German
Blackwort
Clementine
In French
Blackwort
Citrus clementina
In Spanish
Blackwort
Citrus x clementina
In Greek
Blackwort
clementine
In Portuguese
Blackwort
clementine
In Polish
Blackwort
clementine
In Latin
Blackwort
clementine
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Lamiales
Sapindales
Family
Boraginaceae
Rutaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
-
Subfamily
Boraginoideae
-
Season and Care of Comfrey and Clementine
Season and care of Comfrey and Clementine is important to know. While considering everything about Comfrey and Clementine Care, growing season is an essential factor. Comfrey season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Clementine season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Comfrey is Loam, Sand and for Clementine is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Comfrey is Acidic, Neutral and for Clementine is Acidic, Neutral.
Comfrey and Clementine Physical Information
Comfrey and Clementine physical information is very important for comparison. Comfrey height is 20.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Clementine height is 460.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Comfrey and Clementine are as follows:
Comfrey flower color: White and Light Pink
Comfrey leaf color: Red, Green and Copper
Clementine flower color: White, Red and Purple
- Clementine leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Comfrey and Clementine
Care of Comfrey and Clementine include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Comfrey pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems and Remove dead leaves and Clementine pruning is done Prune in the late winter or spring, 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 Clementine needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.