Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Shrub
Origin
Europe, Russia
Europe, Northern Africa, Asia
Types
Symphytum officinale (common comfrey), Symphytum asperum (rough comfrey)
Malva sylvestris
Habitat
Cold Regions, stream banks
Cultivated Beds
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-11
4-8
Habit
Upright/Erect
Prostrate/Trailing
Flower Color
White, Light Pink
White, Purple, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Orange Red
Green, Tan
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
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
-
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, 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
Medium
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
Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Sandy
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Part 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
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Invasive
Sometimes
Sometimes
Attracts
Ants, Butterflies, pollinators
Butterflies
Allergy
Antibacterial, Peripheral Edema
-
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Acne, Beautiful Skin, Reduce Bruises, Remove blemishes
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Fixes Nitrogen
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Asthma, Diarrhea, Obesity, Osteoarthritis
anti-inflammatory, Burns, Eczema, Gastritis, Inflammation, Insect Bites, Kidney problems, Respiratory Disorders, Ulcers
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Twigs
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Groundcover, Hedges, Mixed Border, Tropical
Groundcover
Botanical Name
Symphytum asperum
Malva Neglecta
Common Name
Comfrey,Black Root, Blackwort, Bruisewort
Common Mallow
In Hindi
Blackwort
malva neglecta
In German
Blackwort
malva neglecta
In French
Blackwort
malva neglecta
In Spanish
Blackwort
Malva neglecta
In Greek
Blackwort
Malva neglecta
In Portuguese
Blackwort
malva neglecta
In Polish
Blackwort
Ślaz zaniedbany
In Latin
Blackwort
neglecta malva
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Boraginaceae
Malvaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Boraginoideae
Malvoideae
Season and Care of Comfrey and Common Mallow
Season and care of Comfrey and Common Mallow is important to know. While considering everything about Comfrey and Common Mallow Care, growing season is an essential factor. Comfrey season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Common Mallow season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Comfrey is Loam, Sand and for Common Mallow is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Comfrey is Acidic, Neutral and for Common Mallow is Acidic, Neutral.
Comfrey and Common Mallow Physical Information
Comfrey and Common Mallow physical information is very important for comparison. Comfrey height is 20.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Common Mallow height is 20.30 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Comfrey and Common Mallow are as follows:
Comfrey flower color: White and Light Pink
Comfrey leaf color: Red, Green and Copper
Common Mallow flower color: White, Purple and Lavender
- Common Mallow leaf color: Green
Care of Comfrey and Common Mallow
Care of Comfrey and Common Mallow include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Comfrey pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems and Remove dead leaves and Common Mallow 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 Common Mallow needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.