Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Vegetable
Origin
Europe, Russia
North America
Types
Symphytum officinale (common comfrey), Symphytum asperum (rough comfrey)
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Habitat
Cold Regions, stream banks
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-11
-9999
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Light Pink
Tan, Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Orange Red
Light Yellow
Leaf Color in Spring
Red, Green, Copper
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Blue Green
-
Leaf Color in Winter
Red, Dark Green, Burgundy, Bronze
Green, Light Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Fast
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
-
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground
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
-
In Summer
Lots of watering
Drought Tolerant, Average Water
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
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial 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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Stem spot
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Shallow soil, Sun
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Invasive
Sometimes
Sometimes
Attracts
Ants, Butterflies, pollinators
Bees, Flies
Allergy
Antibacterial, Peripheral Edema
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, 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
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Twigs
Flowers, Root
Other Uses
Used for its medicinal properties
-
Used As Indoor Plant
No
-
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Groundcover, Hedges, Mixed Border, Tropical
Cutflower, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
Symphytum asperum
HELIANTHUS tuberosus
Common Name
Comfrey,Black Root, Blackwort, Bruisewort
Jerusalem Artichoke, Sunchoke
In Hindi
Blackwort
Hydrangea
In German
Blackwort
Hortensie
In French
Blackwort
Hortensia
In Spanish
Blackwort
Hortensia
In Greek
Blackwort
υδραγεία
In Portuguese
Blackwort
Hortênsia
In Polish
Blackwort
Hortensja
In Latin
Blackwort
Hibiscus
Family
Boraginaceae
Asteraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
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Subfamily
Boraginoideae
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Season and Care of Comfrey and Jerusalem Artichoke
Season and care of Comfrey and Jerusalem Artichoke is important to know. While considering everything about Comfrey and Jerusalem Artichoke Care, growing season is an essential factor. Comfrey season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Jerusalem Artichoke season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Comfrey is Loam, Sand and for Jerusalem Artichoke is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Comfrey is Acidic, Neutral and for Jerusalem Artichoke is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Comfrey and Jerusalem Artichoke Physical Information
Comfrey and Jerusalem Artichoke physical information is very important for comparison. Comfrey height is 20.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Jerusalem Artichoke height is 60.00 cm and width 15.00 cm. The color specification of Comfrey and Jerusalem Artichoke are as follows:
Comfrey flower color: White and Light Pink
Comfrey leaf color: Red, Green and Copper
Jerusalem Artichoke flower color: Tan and Brown
- Jerusalem Artichoke leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Comfrey and Jerusalem Artichoke
Care of Comfrey and Jerusalem Artichoke include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Comfrey pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems and Remove dead leaves and Jerusalem Artichoke 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 Jerusalem Artichoke needs Drought Tolerant, Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.