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Comfrey
Devils Backbone
About Devils Backbone and Comfrey


What is
Life Span
Perennial  
Perennial  
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen  
Shrub  
Origin
Europe, Russia  
Madagascar  
Types
Symphytum officinale (common comfrey), Symphytum asperum (rough comfrey)  
Euphorbia tithymaloides tithymaloides, Euphorbia tithymaloides angustifolia  
Number of Varieties
2  
99+
8  
99+
Habitat
Cold Regions, stream banks  
subtropical regions, Tropical regions  
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-11  
9-13  
AHS Heat Zone
-  
-  
Sunset Zone
21,22  
H2, 13, 23, 24  
Habit
Upright/Erect  
Upright/Erect  
Information
Plant Size
  
  
Minimum Height
20.00 cm  
99+
90.00 cm  
99+
Minimum Width
90.00 cm  
99+
30.00 cm  
99+
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
White, Light Pink  
Purple, Orange, Pink, Magenta  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor  
-  
Fruit Color
Orange Red  
-  
Leaf Color in Spring
Red, Green, Copper  
Green, Gray Green, Burgundy  
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green  
Green, Gray Green  
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Blue Green  
Green, Gray Green  
Leaf Color in Winter
Red, Dark Green, Burgundy, Bronze  
Green, Gray Green  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Oval  
Ovate  
Thorns
No  
No  
Season
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter  
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade  
Full Sun, Partial Sun  
Growth Rate
Medium  
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  
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Indeterminate  
Repeat Bloomer
No  
No  
Tolerances
-  
Drought  
Care
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground  
Container, Ground, Pot  
How to Plant?
Root Division, Transplanting  
Seedlings, Softwood cuttings  
Plant Maintenance
Low  
Medium  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Water daily during growing season  
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water  
In Summer
Lots of watering  
Lots of watering  
In Spring
Moderate  
Moderate  
In Winter
Average Water  
Average Water  
Soil
  
  
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  
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  
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Stem spot  
Red blotch  
Plant Tolerance
Shallow soil, Sun  
Drought  
Facts
Flowers
Showy  
Showy  
Flower Petal Number
Single  
Single  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
Yes  
No  
Edible Fruit
No  
No  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
Yes  
No  
Fragrant Fruit
No  
No  
Fragrant Leaf
No  
No  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No  
No  
Showy Foliage
Yes  
Yes  
Showy Bark
No  
No  
Foliage Texture
Medium  
Bold  
Foliage Sheen
Glossy  
Matte  
Evergreen
No  
No  
Invasive
Sometimes  
Sometimes  
Self-Sowing
No  
Yes  
Attracts
Ants, Butterflies, pollinators  
Hummingbirds  
Allergy
Antibacterial, Peripheral Edema  
Carcinogenic, Diarrhea, Skin irritation, Toxic  
Benefits
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes  
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes  
Beauty Benefits
Acne, Beautiful Skin, Reduce Bruises, Remove blemishes  
Skin Problems  
Edible Uses
No  
No  
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Fixes Nitrogen  
Air purification  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Asthma, Diarrhea, Obesity, Osteoarthritis  
Asthma, Emetic, Inflammation, Intestinal worms  
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Twigs  
Leaves, Root  
Other Uses
Used for its medicinal properties  
Tea-like beverage can be brewed, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties  
Used As Indoor Plant
No  
No  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes  
Yes  
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Groundcover, Hedges, Mixed Border, Tropical  
Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical  
Scientific Name
Botanical Name
Symphytum asperum  
Euphorbia tithymaloides  
Common Name
Comfrey,Black Root, Blackwort, Bruisewort  
Devil's Backbone  
In Hindi
Blackwort  
Devil's Backbone  
In German
Blackwort  
Devil's Backbone  
In French
Blackwort  
Backbone du Diable  
In Spanish
Blackwort  
El espinazo del diablo  
In Greek
Blackwort  
Devil's Backbone  
In Portuguese
Blackwort  
Espinha do Diabo  
In Polish
Blackwort  
Kręgosłup diabła  
In Latin
Blackwort  
Narum diaboli  
Classification
Kingdom
Plantae  
Plantae  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta  
Magnoliophyta  
Class
Magnoliopsida  
Magnoliopsida  
Order
Lamiales  
Malpighiales  
Family
Boraginaceae  
Crassulaceae  
Genus
Symphytum  
Euphorbia  
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids  
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids  
Tribe
-  
Euphorbieae  
Subfamily
Boraginoideae  
Euphorbioideae  
Number of Species
35  
2000  
12
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Properties of Comfrey and Devils Backbone

Wondering what are the properties of Comfrey and Devils Backbone? We provide you with everything About Comfrey and Devils Backbone. Comfrey doesn't have thorns and Devils Backbone doesn't have thorns. Also Comfrey does not have fragrant flowers. Comfrey has allergic reactions like Antibacterial and Peripheral Edema and Devils Backbone 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 Devils Backbone and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Comfrey and Devils Backbone

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

Comfrey and Devils Backbone Physical Information

Comfrey and Devils Backbone physical information is very important for comparison. Comfrey height is 20.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Devils Backbone height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Comfrey and Devils Backbone are as follows:

Care of Comfrey and Devils Backbone

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

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