Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Shrub
Origin
Europe, Russia
World/Pandemic
Types
Symphytum officinale (common comfrey), Symphytum asperum (rough comfrey)
Abutilion pictum "Mardi Gras"
Abutilon pictum "Thompsonii"
Habitat
Cold Regions, stream banks
gardens, Marshy ground, meadows, Suburban areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-11
8-10
Sunset Zone
21,22
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Light Pink
White, Yellow, Red, Orange, Pink, Peach, Dark Red, Copper, Bronze
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Fruit Color
Orange Red
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Red, Green, Copper
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Blue Green
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Red, Dark Green, Burgundy, Bronze
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Oval
Maple shaped
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
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Indeterminate
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
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
Average Water Needs
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
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove dead leaves
Shape and thin as needed
Fertilizers
14-14-14 Fertilizer, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, can go long without fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Stem spot
Insects
Plant Tolerance
Shallow soil, Sun
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Ants, Butterflies, pollinators
Birds, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Antibacterial, Peripheral Edema
-
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
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
Culinary use
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Groundcover, Hedges, Mixed Border, Tropical
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
Symphytum asperum
ABUTILON pictum
Common Name
Comfrey,Black Root, Blackwort, Bruisewort
Redvein Abutilon
Chinese-lantern
Red Vein Indian Mallow
In Hindi
Blackwort
भारतीय मैलो
In German
Blackwort
indische Malve
In French
Blackwort
Mallow indienne
In Spanish
Blackwort
malva india
In Greek
Blackwort
Ινδικό Μολόχα
In Portuguese
Blackwort
Mallow indiana
In Polish
Blackwort
Indyjski Mallow
In Latin
Blackwort
vitifolium
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Boraginaceae
Malvaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Boraginoideae
Malvoideae
Season and Care of Comfrey and Indian Mallow
Season and care of Comfrey and Indian Mallow is important to know. While considering everything about Comfrey and Indian Mallow Care, growing season is an essential factor. Comfrey season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Indian Mallow season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Comfrey is Loam, Sand and for Indian Mallow is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Comfrey is Acidic, Neutral and for Indian Mallow is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Comfrey and Indian Mallow Physical Information
Comfrey and Indian Mallow physical information is very important for comparison. Comfrey height is 20.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Indian Mallow height is 30.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Comfrey and Indian Mallow are as follows:
Comfrey flower color: White and Light Pink
Comfrey leaf color: Red, Green and Copper
Indian Mallow flower color: White, Yellow, Red, Orange, Pink, Peach, Dark Red, Copper and Bronze
- Indian Mallow leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Dark Green
Care of Comfrey and Indian Mallow
Care of Comfrey and Indian Mallow include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Comfrey pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems and Remove dead leaves and Indian Mallow pruning is done Shape and thin as needed. In summer Comfrey needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Indian Mallow needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.