Life Span
Perennial
Biennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Herbs
Origin
Europe, Russia
Southwestern United States, Mexico
Types
Symphytum officinale (common comfrey), Symphytum asperum (rough comfrey)
Eustoma grandiflorum
Habitat
Cold Regions, stream banks
gardens, Grassland, River side
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-11
-9999
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Light Pink
Blue, Lavender, Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Red, Green, Copper
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Blue Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Red, Dark Green, Burgundy, Bronze
Light Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Root Division, Transplanting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Water daily during growing season
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires watering in the growing season, Water more in summer
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Alkaline, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sandy
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, Butterflies
Allergy
Antibacterial, Peripheral Edema
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Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Bouquets
Beauty Benefits
Acne, Beautiful Skin, Reduce Bruises, Remove blemishes
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Fixes Nitrogen
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Asthma, Diarrhea, Obesity, Osteoarthritis
-
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Twigs
Flowers
Other Uses
Used for its medicinal properties
Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Groundcover, Hedges, Mixed Border, Tropical
Cutflower, Edging, Feature Plant, Foundation
Botanical Name
Symphytum asperum
EUSTOMA grandiflorum 'Florida Blue'
Common Name
Comfrey,Black Root, Blackwort, Bruisewort
Florida Blue Lisianthus, Lisianthus
In Hindi
Blackwort
फ्लोरिडा Lisianthus
In German
Blackwort
Florida Lisianthus
In French
Blackwort
Floride Lisianthus
In Spanish
Blackwort
lisianthus Florida
In Greek
Blackwort
Φλόριντα lisianthus
In Portuguese
Blackwort
Florida Lisianthus
In Polish
Blackwort
Florida Eustoma
In Latin
Blackwort
Florida Lisianthus
Order
Lamiales
Gentianales
Family
Boraginaceae
Gentianaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Boraginoideae
Paperveroideae
Season and Care of Comfrey and Florida Lisianthus
Season and care of Comfrey and Florida Lisianthus is important to know. While considering everything about Comfrey and Florida Lisianthus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Comfrey season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Florida Lisianthus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Comfrey is Loam, Sand and for Florida Lisianthus is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Comfrey is Acidic, Neutral and for Florida Lisianthus is Neutral, Alkaline.
Comfrey and Florida Lisianthus Physical Information
Comfrey and Florida Lisianthus physical information is very important for comparison. Comfrey height is 20.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Florida Lisianthus height is 25.40 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Comfrey and Florida Lisianthus are as follows:
Comfrey flower color: White and Light Pink
Comfrey leaf color: Red, Green and Copper
Florida Lisianthus flower color: Blue, Lavender and Blue Violet
- Florida Lisianthus leaf color: Gray Green
Care of Comfrey and Florida Lisianthus
Care of Comfrey and Florida Lisianthus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Comfrey pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems and Remove dead leaves and Florida Lisianthus 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 Florida Lisianthus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.