Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Fruit
Types
Symphytum officinale (common comfrey), Symphytum asperum (rough comfrey)
Jamaican sweet orange,Citrus maxima
Habitat
Cold Regions, stream banks
Fields, gardens, Moist Soils
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-11
9-11
Sunset Zone
21,22
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Light Pink
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Orange Red
Yellow, Light Yellow, Pink
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
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Early Spring, Spring, Winter, Late Winter
Tolerances
-
Light Frost, Sun
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Root Division, Transplanting
Grafting
Plant Maintenance
Low
High
Watering Requirements
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Water daily during growing season
Requires regular watering
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
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
Prune ocassionally, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
14-14-14 Fertilizer, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, can go long without fertilizers
10-15-10 amounts, fertilize in growing season
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Stem spot
Bud blast, Citrus canker, Red blotch, Scale
Plant Tolerance
Shallow soil, Sun
Drought, Shade areas
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Ants, Butterflies, pollinators
Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Antibacterial, Peripheral Edema
Constipation, Swelling in the face, Vomiting, wheezing
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
Acne, Beautiful Skin, Reduce Bruises, Remove blemishes
Acne, Improve skin tone, Nourishes scalp, Perfumes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Fixes Nitrogen
Food for animals, Prevent Soil Erosion, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
Asthma, Diarrhea, Obesity, Osteoarthritis
Acne, Aging, Antibacterial, constipation, Glucose, Nutrients
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Twigs
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Used for its medicinal properties
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, Making Perfumes, Medicinal oil, Used as a nutritious food item, Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Groundcover, Hedges, Mixed Border, Tropical
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
Symphytum asperum
CITRUS x paradisi
Common Name
Comfrey,Black Root, Blackwort, Bruisewort
Grapefruit
In Hindi
Blackwort
चकोतरा
In German
Blackwort
Grapefruit
In French
Blackwort
pamplemousse
In Spanish
Blackwort
Pomelo
In Greek
Blackwort
γκρέιπ φρουτ
In Portuguese
Blackwort
Toranja
In Polish
Blackwort
grejpfrut
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Lamiales
Sapindales
Family
Boraginaceae
Rutaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Dicotyledonous
Subfamily
Boraginoideae
Rosoideae
Season and Care of Comfrey and Grapefruit
Season and care of Comfrey and Grapefruit is important to know. While considering everything about Comfrey and Grapefruit Care, growing season is an essential factor. Comfrey season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Grapefruit season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Comfrey is Loam, Sand and for Grapefruit is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Comfrey is Acidic, Neutral and for Grapefruit is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Comfrey and Grapefruit Physical Information
Comfrey and Grapefruit physical information is very important for comparison. Comfrey height is 20.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Grapefruit height is 610.00 cm and width 370.00 cm. The color specification of Comfrey and Grapefruit are as follows:
Comfrey flower color: White and Light Pink
Comfrey leaf color: Red, Green and Copper
Grapefruit flower color: White
- Grapefruit leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Comfrey and Grapefruit
Care of Comfrey and Grapefruit include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Comfrey pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems and Remove dead leaves and Grapefruit pruning is done Prune ocassionally, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Comfrey needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Grapefruit needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.