Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Shrub
Origin
Europe, Russia
Southern Africa
Types
Symphytum officinale (common comfrey), Symphytum asperum (rough comfrey)
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Habitat
Cold Regions, stream banks
Rocky areas, sand dunes, Slopes
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-11
10-15
Sunset Zone
21,22
H1, H2, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Light Pink
Yellow, Gold
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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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
Tongue shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
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
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Tolerances
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Drought, Shade areas
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Root Division, Transplanting
Seedlings, Semi-hardwood cuttings, Softwood cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Low
Watering Requirements
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Water daily during growing season
occasional watering once established
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
Full Sun
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
14-14-14 Fertilizer, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, can go long without fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Balanced liquid fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Stem spot
Slugs, Snails, Thripes
Plant Tolerance
Shallow soil, Sun
Drought, Shade areas
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Ants, Butterflies, pollinators
Bees, Butterflies, Insects
Allergy
Antibacterial, Peripheral Edema
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Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Ground Cover, 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
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Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Twigs
Flowers
Other Uses
Used for its medicinal properties
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Groundcover, Hedges, Mixed Border, Tropical
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Botanical Name
Symphytum asperum
Euryops pectinatus
Common Name
Comfrey,Black Root, Blackwort, Bruisewort
Euryops
In Hindi
Blackwort
Euryops
In German
Blackwort
Euryops
In French
Blackwort
Euryops
In Spanish
Blackwort
Euryops
In Greek
Blackwort
Euryops
In Portuguese
Blackwort
Euryops
In Polish
Blackwort
Euryops
In Latin
Blackwort
Euryops
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Boraginaceae
Asteraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Boraginoideae
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Season and Care of Comfrey and Euryops
Season and care of Comfrey and Euryops is important to know. While considering everything about Comfrey and Euryops Care, growing season is an essential factor. Comfrey season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Euryops season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Comfrey is Loam, Sand and for Euryops is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Comfrey is Acidic, Neutral and for Euryops is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Comfrey and Euryops Physical Information
Comfrey and Euryops physical information is very important for comparison. Comfrey height is 20.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Euryops height is 120.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Comfrey and Euryops are as follows:
Comfrey flower color: White and Light Pink
Comfrey leaf color: Red, Green and Copper
Euryops flower color: Yellow and Gold
- Euryops leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Comfrey and Euryops
Care of Comfrey and Euryops include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Comfrey pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems and Remove dead leaves and Euryops pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves. In summer Comfrey needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Euryops needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.