Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Tender Perennial
Origin
Europe, Russia
Madagascar
Types
Symphytum officinale (common comfrey), Symphytum asperum (rough comfrey)
Broadleaf evergreen
Habitat
Cold Regions, stream banks
Tropical areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-11
10-12
Sunset Zone
21,22
H2, 21, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Light Pink
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Orange Red
Yellow
Leaf Color in Spring
Red, Green, Copper
Red, Olive, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green
Red, Olive, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Blue Green
Red, Olive, Gray 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
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Summer
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 occasionally
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Stem spot
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Shallow soil, Sun
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Ants, Butterflies, pollinators
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Allergy
Antibacterial, Peripheral Edema
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Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
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
Headache, Healing, Sore Eyes
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Twigs
Leaves
Other Uses
Used for its medicinal properties
Air freshner, Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Groundcover, Hedges, Mixed Border, Tropical
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Tropical
Botanical Name
Symphytum asperum
DRACAENA marginata
Common Name
Comfrey,Black Root, Blackwort, Bruisewort
Madagascar Dragon Tree
In Hindi
Blackwort
Dracaena marginata
In German
Blackwort
Dracaena marginata
In French
Blackwort
Dracaena marginata
In Spanish
Blackwort
Dracaena marginata
In Greek
Blackwort
Dracaena marginata
In Portuguese
Blackwort
marginata do Dracaena
In Polish
Blackwort
Dracena marginata
In Latin
Blackwort
Dracaena marginata
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Boraginaceae
Agavaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Subfamily
Boraginoideae
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Season and Care of Comfrey and Dracaena Marginata
Season and care of Comfrey and Dracaena Marginata is important to know. While considering everything about Comfrey and Dracaena Marginata Care, growing season is an essential factor. Comfrey season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Dracaena Marginata season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Comfrey is Loam, Sand and for Dracaena Marginata is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Comfrey is Acidic, Neutral and for Dracaena Marginata is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Comfrey and Dracaena Marginata Physical Information
Comfrey and Dracaena Marginata physical information is very important for comparison. Comfrey height is 20.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Dracaena Marginata height is 90.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Comfrey and Dracaena Marginata are as follows:
Comfrey flower color: White and Light Pink
Comfrey leaf color: Red, Green and Copper
Dracaena Marginata flower color: White
- Dracaena Marginata leaf color: Red, Olive and Gray Green
Care of Comfrey and Dracaena Marginata
Care of Comfrey and Dracaena Marginata include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Comfrey pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems and Remove dead leaves and Dracaena Marginata 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 Dracaena Marginata needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.