Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Flowering Plants, Shrub
Origin
Europe, Russia
Mexico
Types
Symphytum officinale (common comfrey), Symphytum asperum (rough comfrey)
Zinnia elegans
Habitat
Cold Regions, stream banks
Humid climates
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-11
3-10
Sunset Zone
21,22
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Light Pink
Lilac, Orange, Pink, Purple, Red, Rose, White, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Red, Green, Copper
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Blue Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Red, Dark Green, Burgundy, Bronze
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Oval
Lance shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
All year
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Moist
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Mid Summer, Summer
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Root Division, Transplanting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Low
Watering Requirements
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Water daily during growing season
Get enough water whenever the soil is dry
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Average Water
In Winter
Average Water
Ample Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Moist
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 dead branches, Remove dead flowers
Fertilizers
14-14-14 Fertilizer, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, can go long without fertilizers
Fertilizer every month during spring, General garden fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Stem spot
Blight, Botrytis Blight, Leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Shallow soil, Sun
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Ants, Butterflies, pollinators
Bees
Allergy
Antibacterial, Peripheral Edema
allergic reaction, poisonous if ingested, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Borders, Showy Purposes, small hedge
Beauty Benefits
Acne, Beautiful Skin, Reduce Bruises, Remove blemishes
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Environmental Uses
Air purification, Fixes Nitrogen
Food for insects, Provides ground cover
Medicinal Uses
Asthma, Diarrhea, Obesity, Osteoarthritis
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Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Twigs
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Used for its medicinal properties
Economic Purpose, 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
Bedding Plant, Flower borders, Hedges
Botanical Name
Symphytum asperum
Zinnia elegans
Common Name
Comfrey,Black Root, Blackwort, Bruisewort
Youth-and-age, common zinnia, elegant zinnia
In Hindi
Blackwort
आम Zinnia
In German
Blackwort
Gemeinsame Zinnia
In French
Blackwort
Zinnia commune
In Spanish
Blackwort
Zinnia común
In Greek
Blackwort
κοινή Zinnia
In Portuguese
Blackwort
Zinnia comum
In Polish
Blackwort
wspólna Zinnia
In Latin
Blackwort
commune Zinnia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Boraginaceae
Asteraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Boraginoideae
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Season and Care of Comfrey and Common Zinnia
Season and care of Comfrey and Common Zinnia is important to know. While considering everything about Comfrey and Common Zinnia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Comfrey season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Common Zinnia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Comfrey is Loam, Sand and for Common Zinnia is Moist while the PH of soil for Comfrey is Acidic, Neutral and for Common Zinnia is Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline.
Comfrey and Common Zinnia Physical Information
Comfrey and Common Zinnia physical information is very important for comparison. Comfrey height is 20.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Common Zinnia height is 70.00 cm and width 50.00 cm. The color specification of Comfrey and Common Zinnia are as follows:
Comfrey flower color: White and Light Pink
Comfrey leaf color: Red, Green and Copper
Common Zinnia flower color: Lilac, Orange, Pink, Purple, Red, Rose, White and Yellow
- Common Zinnia leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Comfrey and Common Zinnia
Care of Comfrey and Common Zinnia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Comfrey pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems and Remove dead leaves and Common Zinnia pruning is done Remove dead branches and Remove dead flowers. In summer Comfrey needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Common Zinnia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Ample Water.