Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Shrub
Origin
Europe, Russia
China
Types
Symphytum officinale (common comfrey), Symphytum asperum (rough comfrey)
Elaeagnus multiflora
Habitat
Cold Regions, stream banks
Hills, Lowland, Thickets
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-11
-9999
Sunset Zone
21,22
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Light Pink
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Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Fruit Color
Orange Red
Dark Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Red, Green, Copper
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Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green
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Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Blue Green
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Leaf Color in Winter
Red, Dark Green, Burgundy, Bronze
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Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
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, Dry soil, Salt, Shade areas, Variety of soil types
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Root Division, Transplanting
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Water daily during growing season
Medium
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
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, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged fruit, 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
Pests and diseases free
Plant Tolerance
Shallow soil, Sun
Drought, Dry soil, Salt, Shade areas, Variety of soil types
Flower Petal Number
Single
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Invasive
Sometimes
Sometimes
Attracts
Ants, Butterflies, pollinators
Birds, pollinators
Allergy
Antibacterial, Peripheral Edema
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Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Bonsai
Beauty Benefits
Acne, Beautiful Skin, Reduce Bruises, Remove blemishes
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Environmental Uses
Air purification, Fixes Nitrogen
Fixes Nitrogen, Food for birds, Food for insects
Medicinal Uses
Asthma, Diarrhea, Obesity, Osteoarthritis
Cough, Diarrhea, Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Vitamin E
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Twigs
Fruits, Seeds
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
Feature Plant, Foundation, Fruit, Fruit Tree, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Botanical Name
Symphytum asperum
ELAEAGNUS multiflora
Common Name
Comfrey,Black Root, Blackwort, Bruisewort
Goumi, cherry elaeagnus, cherry silverberry, gumi, natsugumi
In German
Blackwort
Goumi
In French
Blackwort
Goumi
In Spanish
Blackwort
Goumi
In Portuguese
Blackwort
Eau
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Boraginaceae
Elaeagnaceae
Genus
Symphytum
Elaeagnus
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Boraginoideae
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Season and Care of Comfrey and Goumi
Season and care of Comfrey and Goumi is important to know. While considering everything about Comfrey and Goumi Care, growing season is an essential factor. Comfrey season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Goumi season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Comfrey is Loam, Sand and for Goumi is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Comfrey is Acidic, Neutral and for Goumi is Neutral, Alkaline.
Comfrey and Goumi Physical Information
Comfrey and Goumi physical information is very important for comparison. Comfrey height is 20.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Goumi height is 180.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Comfrey and Goumi are as follows:
Care of Comfrey and Goumi
Care of Comfrey and Goumi include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Comfrey pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems and Remove dead leaves and Goumi pruning is done Remove damaged fruit, 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 Goumi needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.