Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Herbs
Types
Symphytum officinale (common comfrey), Symphytum asperum (rough comfrey)
Topeka Purple Coneflower, Pale Purple Coneflower
Habitat
Cold Regions, stream banks
open Woodlands, Roadsides
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-11
4-10
Sunset Zone
21,22
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
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Light Pink
Yellow, Gold, Chocolate
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Orange Red
Chocolate, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Red, Green, Copper
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Blue Green
Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Red, Dark Green, Burgundy, Bronze
Light Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Root Division, Transplanting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Water daily during growing season
Do Not over Water, Do not water frequently, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loamy, Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Loamy, Sandy, Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Shade, Partial Sun
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove dead leaves
Prune after flowering, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
14-14-14 Fertilizer, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, can go long without fertilizers
as it is a flowering plant, use high phosphorous content fertilizer, fertilize in growing season, fertilize in spring, organic fertlizers
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Stem spot
Beetles, Grasshoppers, Leafhoppers, Powdery mildew, Red blotch, Slugs, Snails
Plant Tolerance
Shallow soil, Sun
Rocky Soil
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Ants, Butterflies, pollinators
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Antibacterial, Peripheral Edema
Avoid during Pregnancy, Dizziness, Headache, Nausea, Rash, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Acne, Beautiful Skin, Reduce Bruises, Remove blemishes
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Environmental Uses
Air purification, Fixes Nitrogen
Air purification, Food for insects, Prevent Soil Erosion, Versatility, Very little waste
Medicinal Uses
Asthma, Diarrhea, Obesity, Osteoarthritis
Cold, Ear ache, Eczema, Eye Problems, Headache, Migraines, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Twigs
Leaves
Other Uses
Used for its medicinal properties
Air freshner, Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Groundcover, Hedges, Mixed Border, Tropical
Container
Botanical Name
Symphytum asperum
RUDBECKIA 'Tigereye'
Common Name
Comfrey,Black Root, Blackwort, Bruisewort
Coneflower, TigerEye Black-eyed Susan, TigerEye Coneflower
In Hindi
Blackwort
coneflower
In German
Blackwort
Sonnenhut
In French
Blackwort
coneflower
In Spanish
Blackwort
equinácea
In Greek
Blackwort
coneflower
In Portuguese
Blackwort
Coneflower
In Polish
Blackwort
jeżówka
In Latin
Blackwort
coneflower
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Echinodermata
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Boraginaceae
Asteraceae
Genus
Symphytum
Echinacea
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Boraginoideae
Asteroideae
Season and Care of Comfrey and Coneflower
Season and care of Comfrey and Coneflower is important to know. While considering everything about Comfrey and Coneflower Care, growing season is an essential factor. Comfrey season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Coneflower season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Comfrey is Loam, Sand and for Coneflower is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Comfrey is Acidic, Neutral and for Coneflower is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Comfrey and Coneflower Physical Information
Comfrey and Coneflower physical information is very important for comparison. Comfrey height is 20.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Coneflower height is 40.60 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Comfrey and Coneflower are as follows:
Comfrey flower color: White and Light Pink
Comfrey leaf color: Red, Green and Copper
Coneflower flower color: Yellow, Gold and Chocolate
- Coneflower leaf color: Green
Care of Comfrey and Coneflower
Care of Comfrey and Coneflower include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Comfrey pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems and Remove dead leaves and Coneflower pruning is done Prune after flowering, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads. In summer Comfrey needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Coneflower needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.