Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Grass
Types
Symphytum officinale (common comfrey), Symphytum asperum (rough comfrey)
Eulalia bicornuta, Eulalia hirtifolia
Habitat
Cold Regions, stream banks
Grassland, Hillside
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-11
5-9
Sunset Zone
21,22
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
Orange, Orange Red, Red, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Red, Green, Copper
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Blue Green
Purple, Bronze, Orange Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Red, Dark Green, Burgundy, Bronze
Tan
Leaf Shape
Oval
Grass like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
-
Drought, Dry soil
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Root Division, Transplanting
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Low
Watering Requirements
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Water daily during growing season
Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water daily during growing season, Water more in summer
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Ample Water
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove dead leaves
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to control growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
14-14-14 Fertilizer, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, can go long without fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Less fertilizing
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Stem spot
Pest Free, Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Shallow soil, Sun
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Ants, Butterflies, pollinators
Bees, Butterflies
Allergy
Antibacterial, Peripheral Edema
Mold, Pollen, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Ground Cover, Landscape Designing
Beauty Benefits
Acne, Beautiful Skin, Reduce Bruises, Remove blemishes
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Fixes Nitrogen
Air purification, Amazing growth rate, Erosion control, Food for insects, No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shelter for wildlife, Soil protection, Wildlife, Windbreak
Medicinal Uses
Asthma, Diarrhea, Obesity, Osteoarthritis
Diuretic
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Twigs
Leaves
Other Uses
Used for its medicinal properties
Showy Purposes, Used in biomass
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Groundcover, Hedges, Mixed Border, Tropical
Dried Flower / Everlasting, Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break
Botanical Name
Symphytum asperum
MISCANTHUS 'Purpurascens'
Common Name
Comfrey,Black Root, Blackwort, Bruisewort
Eulalia, Japanese Silvergrass, Purple Silvergrass
In Hindi
Blackwort
Eulalia
In German
Blackwort
Eulalia
In French
Blackwort
Eulalia
In Spanish
Blackwort
Eulalia
In Greek
Blackwort
Eulalia
In Portuguese
Blackwort
Eulalia
In Polish
Blackwort
Eulalia
In Latin
Blackwort
Eulalia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Embryophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Boraginaceae
Poaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Subfamily
Boraginoideae
Panicoideae
Season and Care of Comfrey and Eulalia
Season and care of Comfrey and Eulalia is important to know. While considering everything about Comfrey and Eulalia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Comfrey season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Eulalia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Comfrey is Loam, Sand and for Eulalia is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Comfrey is Acidic, Neutral and for Eulalia is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Comfrey and Eulalia Physical Information
Comfrey and Eulalia physical information is very important for comparison. Comfrey height is 20.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Eulalia height is 120.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Comfrey and Eulalia are as follows:
Comfrey flower color: White and Light Pink
Comfrey leaf color: Red, Green and Copper
Eulalia flower color: Orange, Orange Red, Red and Violet
- Eulalia leaf color: Gray Green
Care of Comfrey and Eulalia
Care of Comfrey and Eulalia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Comfrey pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems and Remove dead leaves and Eulalia pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to control growth, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves. In summer Comfrey needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Eulalia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.