Comfrey

Copperleaf

About Comfrey and Copperleaf

Comfrey

Copperleaf

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Annual

Type

Broadleaf Evergreen

Shrub

Origin

Europe, Russia

Melanesia

Types

Symphytum officinale (common comfrey), Symphytum asperum (rough comfrey)

Number of Varieties

212

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Habitat

Cold Regions, stream banks

Subtropical climates, Tropical regions

USDA Hardiness Zone

6-1110-15

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AHS Heat Zone

12-1

Sunset Zone

21,22

H1, H2, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

Habit

Upright/Erect

Oval or Rounded

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

20.00 cm240.00 cm

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Minimum Width

90.00 cm180.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

White, Light Pink

Red, Green, Copper

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Orange Red

Leaf Color in Spring

Red, Green, Copper

White, Yellow, Green, Purple, Orange, Chartreuse, Dark Green, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Copper, Bronze

Leaf Color in Summer

Green, Blue Green

White, Yellow, Green, Purple, Orange, Chartreuse, Dark Green, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Copper, Bronze

Leaf Color in Fall

Green, Blue Green

White, Yellow, Green, Purple, Orange, Chartreuse, Dark Green, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Copper, Bronze

Leaf Color in Winter

Red, Dark Green, Burgundy, Bronze

White, Yellow, Green, Purple, Orange, Dark Green, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Copper, Bronze

Shape

Leaf Shape

Oval

Reniform

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Growth Rate

Medium

Fast

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer

Indeterminate

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought, Variety of soil types

Care

Where to Plant?

Container, Ground

Ground, Pot

How to Plant?

Root Division, Transplanting

Stem Cutting

Plant Maintenance

Low

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Water daily during growing season

Average Water Needs

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Type

Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

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

slow-release fertilizers

Pests and Diseases

Aphids, Stem spot

Aphids, Mites, Soft scales

Plant Tolerance

Shallow soil, Sun

Drought, Variety of soil types

Facts

Foliage Texture

Medium

Allergy

Antibacterial, Peripheral Edema

bronchial asthma, Rhinoconjunctivitis

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes

Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Acne, Beautiful Skin, Reduce Bruises, Remove blemishes

Skin Problems

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification, Fixes Nitrogen

Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Asthma, Diarrhea, Obesity, Osteoarthritis

Abdominal Disease, Antibacterial, Antifungal, Cough, Headache, Kidney problems

Part of Plant Used

Leaves, Twigs

Other Uses

Used for its medicinal properties

Basketary, Used as Ornamental plant

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Groundcover, Hedges, Mixed Border, Tropical

Blackwort

Copperleaf

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Lamiales

Euphorbiales

Family

Boraginaceae

Euphorbiaceae

Genus

Symphytum

Acalypha

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Acalypheae

Subfamily

Boraginoideae

Acalyphoideae

Number of Species

35462

1 27800

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Properties of Comfrey and Copperleaf

Wondering what are the properties of Comfrey and Copperleaf? We provide you with everything About Comfrey and Copperleaf. Comfrey doesn't have thorns and Copperleaf doesn't have thorns. Also Comfrey does not have fragrant flowers. Comfrey has allergic reactions like Antibacterial and Peripheral Edema and Copperleaf has allergic reactions like Antibacterial and Peripheral Edema. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Comfrey and Copperleaf and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Comfrey and Copperleaf

Season and care of Comfrey and Copperleaf is important to know. While considering everything about Comfrey and Copperleaf Care, growing season is an essential factor. Comfrey season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Copperleaf season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Comfrey is Loam, Sand and for Copperleaf is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Comfrey is Acidic, Neutral and for Copperleaf is Acidic, Neutral.

Comfrey and Copperleaf Physical Information

Comfrey and Copperleaf physical information is very important for comparison. Comfrey height is 20.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Copperleaf height is 240.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Comfrey and Copperleaf are as follows:

Comfrey flower color: White and Light Pink
Comfrey leaf color: Red, Green and Copper
Copperleaf flower color: Red, Green and Copper
Copperleaf leaf color: White, Yellow, Green, Purple, Orange, Chartreuse, Dark Green, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Copper and Bronze

Care of Comfrey and Copperleaf

Care of Comfrey and Copperleaf include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Comfrey pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems and Remove dead leaves and Copperleaf 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 Copperleaf needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.