Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Herbs
Origin
Europe, Russia
Eastern Europe, Southern Europe, Mediterranean, Northern Africa, Central Asia, Western Asia
Types
Symphytum officinale (common comfrey), Symphytum asperum (rough comfrey)
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Habitat
Cold Regions, stream banks
Cultivated Beds
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-11
-9999
Habit
Upright/Erect
Prostrate/Trailing
Flower Color
White, Light Pink
Hot Pink, Fuchsia, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Red, Green, Copper
Green, Purple, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green
Green, Purple, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Blue Green
Green, Purple, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Red, Dark Green, Burgundy, Bronze
Light Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Root Division, Transplanting
Divison, From Rhizomes, Layering, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Low
Watering Requirements
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Water daily during growing season
Water occasionally
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Alkaline, Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Dry
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial shade
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
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Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Stem spot
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Plant Tolerance
Shallow soil, Sun
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Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Ants, Butterflies, pollinators
Bees, pollinators
Allergy
Antibacterial, Peripheral Edema
Anti-inflammatory, Antimicrobial, Antioxidants, Flavonoids
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Acne, Beautiful Skin, Reduce Bruises, Remove blemishes
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Environmental Uses
Air purification, Fixes Nitrogen
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Medicinal Uses
Asthma, Diarrhea, Obesity, Osteoarthritis
Antirheumatic, Diaphoretic, Febrifuge, Laxative
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Twigs
Flowers, Leaves, Stem
Other Uses
Used for its medicinal properties
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
Botanical Name
Symphytum asperum
LAMIUM amplexicaule
Common Name
Comfrey,Black Root, Blackwort, Bruisewort
Henbit, Henbit Deadnettle
In Hindi
Blackwort
henbit deadnettle
In German
Blackwort
henbit deadnettle
In French
Blackwort
henbit deadnettle
In Spanish
Blackwort
deadnettle henbit
In Greek
Blackwort
αυλακόχορτου deadnettle
In Portuguese
Blackwort
henbit deadnettle
In Polish
Blackwort
Henbit jasnota
In Latin
Blackwort
henbit deadnettle
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Boraginaceae
Lamiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Boraginoideae
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Season and Care of Comfrey and Henbit Deadnettle
Season and care of Comfrey and Henbit Deadnettle is important to know. While considering everything about Comfrey and Henbit Deadnettle Care, growing season is an essential factor. Comfrey season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Henbit Deadnettle season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Comfrey is Loam, Sand and for Henbit Deadnettle is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Comfrey is Acidic, Neutral and for Henbit Deadnettle is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Comfrey and Henbit Deadnettle Physical Information
Comfrey and Henbit Deadnettle physical information is very important for comparison. Comfrey height is 20.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Henbit Deadnettle height is 7.60 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Comfrey and Henbit Deadnettle are as follows:
Comfrey flower color: White and Light Pink
Comfrey leaf color: Red, Green and Copper
Henbit Deadnettle flower color: Hot Pink, Fuchsia and Violet
- Henbit Deadnettle leaf color: Green, Purple and Gray Green
Care of Comfrey and Henbit Deadnettle
Care of Comfrey and Henbit Deadnettle include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Comfrey pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems and Remove dead leaves and Henbit Deadnettle 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 Henbit Deadnettle needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.