Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Flowering Plants, Shrubs
Origin
Europe, Russia
Eastern Asia
Types
Symphytum officinale (common comfrey), Symphytum asperum (rough comfrey)
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Habitat
Cold Regions, stream banks
Fields, gardens, meadows, rocky outcrops, waste ground, yards
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-11
-9999
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Light Pink
Blue, White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Red, Green, Copper
Green, Gray Green
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
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oval
Lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Root Division, Transplanting
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Water daily during growing season
Do Not over Water
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
Loam
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
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Ants, Butterflies, pollinators
Bees, Flies
Allergy
Antibacterial, Peripheral Edema
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
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
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Twigs
Flowers, Root
Other Uses
Used for its medicinal properties
Culinary use, 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, Cottage garden, Edible, Hanging Basket, Wildflower
Botanical Name
Symphytum asperum
Myosotis arvensis
Common Name
Comfrey,Black Root, Blackwort, Bruisewort
Forget-Me-Not
In Hindi
Blackwort
Forget-Me-Not
In German
Blackwort
Forget-Me-Not
In French
Blackwort
Forget-Me-Not
In Spanish
Blackwort
Arce japonés
In Greek
Blackwort
Forget-Me-Not
In Portuguese
Blackwort
Forget-Me-Not
In Polish
Blackwort
Forget-Me-Not
In Latin
Blackwort
Forget-Me-Not
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Boraginaceae
Boraginaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
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Subfamily
Boraginoideae
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Season and Care of Comfrey and Field Forget Me Not
Season and care of Comfrey and Field Forget Me Not is important to know. While considering everything about Comfrey and Field Forget Me Not Care, growing season is an essential factor. Comfrey season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Field Forget Me Not season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Comfrey is Loam, Sand and for Field Forget Me Not is Loam while the PH of soil for Comfrey is Acidic, Neutral and for Field Forget Me Not is Acidic, Neutral.
Comfrey and Field Forget Me Not Physical Information
Comfrey and Field Forget Me Not physical information is very important for comparison. Comfrey height is 20.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Field Forget Me Not height is 25.00 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Comfrey and Field Forget Me Not are as follows:
Comfrey flower color: White and Light Pink
Comfrey leaf color: Red, Green and Copper
Field Forget Me Not flower color: Blue and White
- Field Forget Me Not leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Care of Comfrey and Field Forget Me Not
Care of Comfrey and Field Forget Me Not include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Comfrey pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems and Remove dead leaves and Field Forget Me Not 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 Field Forget Me Not needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.