Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Herbs
Origin
Europe, Russia
Mediterranean, Northern Africa
Types
Symphytum officinale (common comfrey), Symphytum asperum (rough comfrey)
White cumin, Brown cumin, Black cumin
Habitat
Cold Regions, stream banks
Fields, meadows, Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-11
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
12-1
Sunset Zone
21,22
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 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
White, Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available, Orange Red
Tan, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Red, Green, Copper
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Blue Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Red, Dark Green, Burgundy, Bronze
Light 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
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Root Division, Transplanting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Water daily during growing season
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Do Not over Water, 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, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove dead leaves
No need to prune, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
14-14-14 Fertilizer, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, can go long without fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in growing season, organic fertlizers
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Stem spot
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Shallow soil, Sun
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Invasive
Sometimes
Sometimes
Attracts
Ants, Butterflies, pollinators
Insects
Allergy
Antibacterial, Peripheral Edema
Abdominal pain, breathing problems, Constipation, Diarrhea, Eczema, Headache, Itchy eyes, Nausea, Red eyes, Runny nose, Sinuses, sneezing, Sore eyes, Throat itching, Watery eyes, wheezing
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Acne, Beautiful Skin, Reduce Bruises, Remove blemishes
Improve hair condition, Improve skin condition, Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Fixes Nitrogen
Air purification, Food for insects
Medicinal Uses
Asthma, Diarrhea, Obesity, Osteoarthritis
Diarrhea, Fever, Indigestion, Vomiting
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Twigs
Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Used for its medicinal properties
Condiment, Employed in herbal medicine, Used As Food, Used for flavoring in Liquors, dairy products, gelatins,puddings, meats, candies, etc., Used as a spice, Used in making beverages
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Groundcover, Hedges, Mixed Border, Tropical
Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
Symphytum asperum
CUMINUM cyminum
Common Name
Comfrey,Black Root, Blackwort, Bruisewort
Cumin
In Hindi
Blackwort
जीरा संयंत्र
In German
Blackwort
Kümmelpflanze
In French
Blackwort
Usine de cumin
In Spanish
Blackwort
planta de comino
In Greek
Blackwort
εργοστάσιο κύμινο
In Portuguese
Blackwort
Cumin planta
In Polish
Blackwort
Kmin roślin
In Latin
Blackwort
Cumin plant
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Boraginaceae
Apiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Scandiceae
Subfamily
Boraginoideae
Apioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Comfrey and Cumin
Season and care of Comfrey and Cumin is important to know. While considering everything about Comfrey and Cumin Care, growing season is an essential factor. Comfrey season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Cumin season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Comfrey is Loam, Sand and for Cumin is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Comfrey is Acidic, Neutral and for Cumin is Neutral, Alkaline.
Comfrey and Cumin Physical Information
Comfrey and Cumin physical information is very important for comparison. Comfrey height is 20.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Cumin height is 25.40 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Comfrey and Cumin are as follows:
Comfrey flower color: White and Light Pink
Comfrey leaf color: Red, Green and Copper
Cumin flower color: White and Purple
- Cumin leaf color: Green
Care of Comfrey and Cumin
Care of Comfrey and Cumin include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Comfrey pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems and Remove dead leaves and Cumin pruning is done No need to prune, 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 Cumin needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.