Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Fruit
Origin
Europe, Russia
Eastern Europe, Southern Europe, Russia/Siberia, Southern Asia, Western Asia
Types
Symphytum officinale (common comfrey), Symphytum asperum (rough comfrey)
Jonathan apple, fuji apple
Habitat
Cold Regions, stream banks
Cold Regions, gardens
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-11
4-8
Sunset Zone
21,22
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Light Pink
White, Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Orange Red
Yellow, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Spring
Red, Green, Copper
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Blue Green
Green, Light Yellow, Brown
Leaf Color in Winter
Red, Dark Green, Burgundy, Bronze
Light Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Early Spring, Spring
Tolerances
-
Rocky Soil, Shade areas
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Root Division, Transplanting
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Water daily during growing season
Do not let dry out between waterings, Never Over-water, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather
In Summer
Lots of watering
Alternate Days
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Less Watering
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove dead leaves
Prune central stem, Remove lateral branches
Fertilizers
14-14-14 Fertilizer, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, can go long without fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount, fertilize in growing season, Fertilize the soil before planting
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Stem spot
Bacterial Blight, Bacterial Canker, Leaf rust, Red blotch, Ring Rot, Woodpecker feeding
Plant Tolerance
Shallow soil, Sun
Rocky Soil, Shade areas
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Ants, Butterflies, pollinators
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds, Insects
Allergy
Antibacterial, Peripheral Edema
Peripheral Edema, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Acne, Beautiful Skin, Reduce Bruises, Remove blemishes
Acne, For treating wrinkles, Improve skin tone, Moisturizing, Stops hair loss
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Fixes Nitrogen
Food for animals, Shadow Tree, soil stabilisation, Windbreak
Medicinal Uses
Asthma, Diarrhea, Obesity, Osteoarthritis
Acne, Alzheimer’s Disease, Anemia, constipation, Gastrointestinal disorders, Hair Loss, Parkinson
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Twigs
Fruits
Other Uses
Used for its medicinal properties
Acts as a natural source of rain water for birds and insects., Cosmetics, Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Groundcover, Hedges, Mixed Border, Tropical
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree
Botanical Name
Symphytum asperum
MALUS domestica 'Ginger Gold'
Common Name
Comfrey,Black Root, Blackwort, Bruisewort
Apple, Ginger Gold Apple, Yellow Eating Apple
In Hindi
Blackwort
सुनहरा सेब
In German
Blackwort
goldener Apfel
In French
Blackwort
pomme d'Or
In Spanish
Blackwort
manzana dorada
In Greek
Blackwort
χρυσό μήλο
In Portuguese
Blackwort
maçã Dourada
In Polish
Blackwort
złote jabłko
In Latin
Blackwort
aureum pomum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Boraginaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Dicotyledonous, Rosids
Subfamily
Boraginoideae
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Season and Care of Comfrey and Ginger Gold Apple
Season and care of Comfrey and Ginger Gold Apple is important to know. While considering everything about Comfrey and Ginger Gold Apple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Comfrey season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Ginger Gold Apple season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Comfrey is Loam, Sand and for Ginger Gold Apple is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Comfrey is Acidic, Neutral and for Ginger Gold Apple is Acidic, Neutral.
Comfrey and Ginger Gold Apple Physical Information
Comfrey and Ginger Gold Apple physical information is very important for comparison. Comfrey height is 20.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Ginger Gold Apple height is 370.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Comfrey and Ginger Gold Apple are as follows:
Comfrey flower color: White and Light Pink
Comfrey leaf color: Red, Green and Copper
Ginger Gold Apple flower color: White and Pink
- Ginger Gold Apple leaf color: Green
Care of Comfrey and Ginger Gold Apple
Care of Comfrey and Ginger Gold Apple include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Comfrey pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems and Remove dead leaves and Ginger Gold Apple pruning is done Prune central stem and Remove lateral branches. In summer Comfrey needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Ginger Gold Apple needs Alternate Days and in winter, it needs Less Watering.