Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Shrub
Origin
Europe, Russia
Southeastern Asia, India
Types
Symphytum officinale (common comfrey), Symphytum asperum (rough comfrey)
Orange, Dark Red (Ratan aboli), Yellow, Delhi Crossandra , Arka Ambara, Arka Kanaka (IIHR varieties)
Habitat
Cold Regions, stream banks
Screen Cottage and Informal Garden, Urban areas, Wild
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-11
10-15
Sunset Zone
21,22
H1, H2, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Light Pink
Orange, Orange Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Leaf Color in Spring
Red, Green, Copper
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Blue Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Red, Dark Green, Burgundy, Bronze
Green, 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
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Indeterminate
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Root Division, Transplanting
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Water daily during growing season
Water daily during growing season
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
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
14-14-14 Fertilizer, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, can go long without fertilizers
Balanced liquid fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Stem spot
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Shallow soil, Sun
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Ants, Butterflies, pollinators
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Allergy
Antibacterial, Peripheral Edema
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Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Bouquets, Cottage Garden, Ground Cover, Hanging Basket, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Acne, Beautiful Skin, Reduce Bruises, Remove blemishes
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Environmental Uses
Air purification, Fixes Nitrogen
Agroforestry
Medicinal Uses
Asthma, Diarrhea, Obesity, Osteoarthritis
Antibacterial, Aphrodisiac, Bronchitis, Cough, Liver problems, Menstrual Disorders
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Twigs
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Used for its medicinal properties
Basketary, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Groundcover, Hedges, Mixed Border, Tropical
Container, Cutflower, Hedges, Tropical
Botanical Name
Symphytum asperum
CROSSANDRA infundibuliformis
Common Name
Comfrey,Black Root, Blackwort, Bruisewort
Crossandra, firecracker flower
In Hindi
Blackwort
Crossandra
In German
Blackwort
Crossandra
In French
Blackwort
Crossandra
In Spanish
Blackwort
Crossandra
In Greek
Blackwort
Crossandra
In Portuguese
Blackwort
Crossandra
In Polish
Blackwort
Crossandra
In Latin
Blackwort
Crossandra
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Lamiales
Scrophulariales
Family
Boraginaceae
Acanthaceae
Genus
Symphytum
Crossandra
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Boraginoideae
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Season and Care of Comfrey and Crossandra
Season and care of Comfrey and Crossandra is important to know. While considering everything about Comfrey and Crossandra Care, growing season is an essential factor. Comfrey season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Crossandra season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Comfrey is Loam, Sand and for Crossandra is Loam while the PH of soil for Comfrey is Acidic, Neutral and for Crossandra is Acidic, Neutral.
Comfrey and Crossandra Physical Information
Comfrey and Crossandra physical information is very important for comparison. Comfrey height is 20.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Crossandra height is 40.60 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Comfrey and Crossandra are as follows:
Comfrey flower color: White and Light Pink
Comfrey leaf color: Red, Green and Copper
Crossandra flower color: Orange and Orange Red
- Crossandra leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Comfrey and Crossandra
Care of Comfrey and Crossandra include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Comfrey pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems and Remove dead leaves and Crossandra pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves. In summer Comfrey needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Crossandra needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.