Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Europe, Russia
India, Southeast Asia
Types
Symphytum officinale (common comfrey), Symphytum asperum (rough comfrey)
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Habitat
Cold Regions, stream banks
gardens, Homesteads
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-11
10-15
Habit
Upright/Erect
Spreading
Flower Color
White, Light Pink
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Orange Red
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Red, Green, Copper
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Blue Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Red, Dark Green, Burgundy, Bronze
Dark Green
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
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Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Indeterminate
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Root Division, Transplanting
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Water daily during growing season
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires watering in the growing season, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather, Water more in summer
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
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Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove dead leaves
Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to control growth, Prune when plant is dormant, Remove deadheads, Shape and thin as needed
Fertilizers
14-14-14 Fertilizer, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, can go long without fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Stem spot
Nematodes, Scale, Spider mites
Plant Tolerance
Shallow soil, Sun
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Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Ants, Butterflies, pollinators
Bees, Butterflies, Insects
Allergy
Antibacterial, Peripheral Edema
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Ground Cover, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beauty Benefits
Acne, Beautiful Skin, Reduce Bruises, Remove blemishes
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Environmental Uses
Air purification, Fixes Nitrogen
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Asthma, Diarrhea, Obesity, Osteoarthritis
Antipyretic, Astringent, Cough, Kidney problems, Kidney Stones, Scabies, Ulcers
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Twigs
Flowers, Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Used for its medicinal properties
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Groundcover, Hedges, Mixed Border, Tropical
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
Symphytum asperum
Tabernaemontana Divaricata
Common Name
Comfrey,Black Root, Blackwort, Bruisewort
Crepe Jasmine
In Hindi
Blackwort
Tabernaemontana
In German
Blackwort
Tabernaemontana
In French
Blackwort
Tabernaemontana
In Spanish
Blackwort
Tabernaemontana
In Greek
Blackwort
Tabernaemontana
In Portuguese
Blackwort
Tabernaemontana
In Polish
Blackwort
Tabernaemontana
In Latin
Blackwort
Tabernaemontana
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Lamiales
Gentianales
Family
Boraginaceae
Apocynaceae
Genus
Symphytum
Tabernaemontana
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Boraginoideae
Rauvolfioideae
Season and Care of Comfrey and Crape Jasmine
Season and care of Comfrey and Crape Jasmine is important to know. While considering everything about Comfrey and Crape Jasmine Care, growing season is an essential factor. Comfrey season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Crape Jasmine season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Comfrey is Loam, Sand and for Crape Jasmine is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Comfrey is Acidic, Neutral and for Crape Jasmine is Acidic, Neutral.
Comfrey and Crape Jasmine Physical Information
Comfrey and Crape Jasmine physical information is very important for comparison. Comfrey height is 20.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Crape Jasmine height is 180.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Comfrey and Crape Jasmine are as follows:
Comfrey flower color: White and Light Pink
Comfrey leaf color: Red, Green and Copper
Crape Jasmine flower color: White
- Crape Jasmine leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Comfrey and Crape Jasmine
Care of Comfrey and Crape Jasmine include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Comfrey pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems and Remove dead leaves and Crape Jasmine pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to control growth, Prune when plant is dormant, Remove deadheads and Shape and thin as needed. In summer Comfrey needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Crape Jasmine needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.