Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Europe, Russia
Eastern Europe, Western Asia
Types
Symphytum officinale (common comfrey), Symphytum asperum (rough comfrey)
Castlewellan, Otto Luyken, Schipkaensis
Habitat
Cold Regions, stream banks
Lowland evergreen rainforest
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-11
6-9
Habit
Upright/Erect
Spreading
Flower Color
White, Light Pink
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Orange Red
Black
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
Leaf Shape
Oval
broad, flat
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Spring
Tolerances
-
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Root Division, Transplanting
Softwood cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Water daily during growing season
Keep the Soil well drained, Provide sufficient water to saturate the root zone, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather
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
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full 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
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Ants, Butterflies, pollinators
Bees, Birds, Insects
Allergy
Antibacterial, Peripheral Edema
-
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Informal Hedge
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
Eye Infection, Nausia, Vomiting
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Twigs
extracted oil
Other Uses
Used for its medicinal properties
Dried heads are used in floristry
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Groundcover, Hedges, Mixed Border, Tropical
Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
Symphytum asperum
PRUNUS laurocerasus 'Otto Luyken'
Common Name
Comfrey,Black Root, Blackwort, Bruisewort
cherry laurel, common laurel
In Hindi
Blackwort
English laurel
In German
Blackwort
Lorbeerkirsche
In French
Blackwort
Laurier-cerise
In Spanish
Blackwort
Prunus laurocerasus
In Greek
Blackwort
Prunus laurocerasus
In Portuguese
Blackwort
Prunus laurocerasus
In Polish
Blackwort
Laurowiśnia wschodnia
In Latin
Blackwort
Prunus padus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Boraginaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Boraginoideae
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Season and Care of Comfrey and English Laurel
Season and care of Comfrey and English Laurel is important to know. While considering everything about Comfrey and English Laurel Care, growing season is an essential factor. Comfrey season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and English Laurel season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Comfrey is Loam, Sand and for English Laurel is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Comfrey is Acidic, Neutral and for English Laurel is Acidic, Neutral.
Comfrey and English Laurel Physical Information
Comfrey and English Laurel physical information is very important for comparison. Comfrey height is 20.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas English Laurel height is 90.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Comfrey and English Laurel are as follows:
Comfrey flower color: White and Light Pink
Comfrey leaf color: Red, Green and Copper
English Laurel flower color: White
- English Laurel leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Comfrey and English Laurel
Care of Comfrey and English Laurel include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Comfrey pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems and Remove dead leaves and English Laurel 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 English Laurel needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.