Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Types
Symphytum officinale (common comfrey), Symphytum asperum (rough comfrey)
narcissus triandricus, narcissus poeticus
Habitat
Cold Regions, stream banks
Hills, Humid climates, meadows
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-11
4-9
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Light Pink
Yellow, Peach
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Red, Green, Copper
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Blue Green
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Red, Dark Green, Burgundy, Bronze
Light Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
-
Dry soil, Shallow soil
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Root Division, Transplanting
From bulbs, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Water daily during growing season
Do not let dry out between waterings, Never Over-water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Moderate
In Spring
Moderate
Less Watering
In Winter
Average Water
Less Watering
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, 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
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove dead leaves
Do not prune during shooting season
Fertilizers
14-14-14 Fertilizer, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, can go long without fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, as it is a flowering plant, use high phosphorous content fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Stem spot
Caterpillars, Mites, Narcissus Basal Rot, Narcissus Bulb Fly, Viruses
Plant Tolerance
Shallow soil, Sun
Light Frost
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Ants, Butterflies, pollinators
Bees, Birds, Butterflies, Caterpillar, Leaf Hoppers
Allergy
Antibacterial, Peripheral Edema
Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting, wheezing
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Bouquets, Decorating walls, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Acne, Beautiful Skin, Reduce Bruises, Remove blemishes
Acne, Skin cleanser
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Fixes Nitrogen
Provides ground cover
Medicinal Uses
Asthma, Diarrhea, Obesity, Osteoarthritis
Antiseptic, Antispasmodic, Fertility, Joint pain, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Twigs
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Used for its medicinal properties
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, Making Perfumes, Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Groundcover, Hedges, Mixed Border, Tropical
Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Foundation, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
Symphytum asperum
NARCISSUS 'Baby Moon'
Common Name
Comfrey,Black Root, Blackwort, Bruisewort
Jonquil, Jonquilla
In Hindi
Blackwort
नरगिस (फूल)
In German
Blackwort
Narzissen
In French
Blackwort
Narcissus
In Spanish
Blackwort
Narcissus
In Greek
Blackwort
νάρκισσος
In Portuguese
Blackwort
Narcissus
In Polish
Blackwort
Narcyz
In Latin
Blackwort
Narcissus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Boraginaceae
Amaryllidaceae
Genus
Symphytum
Narcissus
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Monocotyledonous
Subfamily
Boraginoideae
Lilioideae
Season and Care of Comfrey and Jonquil
Season and care of Comfrey and Jonquil is important to know. While considering everything about Comfrey and Jonquil Care, growing season is an essential factor. Comfrey season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Jonquil season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Comfrey is Loam, Sand and for Jonquil is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Comfrey is Acidic, Neutral and for Jonquil is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Comfrey and Jonquil Physical Information
Comfrey and Jonquil physical information is very important for comparison. Comfrey height is 20.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Jonquil height is 15.20 cm and width 7.60 cm. The color specification of Comfrey and Jonquil are as follows:
Comfrey flower color: White and Light Pink
Comfrey leaf color: Red, Green and Copper
Jonquil flower color: Yellow and Peach
- Jonquil leaf color: Green
Care of Comfrey and Jonquil
Care of Comfrey and Jonquil include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Comfrey pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems and Remove dead leaves and Jonquil pruning is done Do not prune during shooting season. In summer Comfrey needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Jonquil needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Less Watering.