Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Herbs
Origin
Europe, Russia
Russia/Siberia, Iraq, Iran, Asia
Types
Symphytum officinale (common comfrey), Symphytum asperum (rough comfrey)
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Cold Regions, stream banks
Farms, Fields, Mediterranean region, Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-11
5-10
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
7-12
Sunset Zone
21,22
1,2,3,10,11,12,13
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
White, Light Pink
Green, Tan
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available, Orange Red
Tan, Brown, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Red, Green, Copper
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Blue Green
Green, Tan, Brown
Leaf Color in Winter
Red, Dark Green, Burgundy, Bronze
Not Available, Yellow green
Leaf Shape
Oval
Needle like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Late Winter, Not Available
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Root Division, Transplanting
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Water daily during growing season
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Requires regular watering, Water twice a day in the initial period, Water when soil is dry
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
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, Requires little pruning
Fertilizers
14-14-14 Fertilizer, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, can go long without fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Stem spot
Not Available
Plant Tolerance
Shallow soil, Sun
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Invasive
Sometimes
Sometimes
Attracts
Ants, Butterflies, pollinators
Not Available
Allergy
Antibacterial, Peripheral Edema
Depression, Rapid Heartbeat, Sleepiness
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Acne, Beautiful Skin, Reduce Bruises, Remove blemishes
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Fixes Nitrogen
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Asthma, Diarrhea, Obesity, Osteoarthritis
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Twigs
Leaves
Other Uses
Used for its medicinal properties
Cosmetics, Oil is used as fuel, Pulp can be used to make rope place mats and other goods, Used as an ointment, Used As Food, Used for producing cooking oil, Used in biomass, Used in construction, Used in Furniture, Used in paper industry
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Groundcover, Hedges, Mixed Border, Tropical
Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
Symphytum asperum
CANNABIS sativa
Common Name
Comfrey,Black Root, Blackwort, Bruisewort
Marijuana
In Hindi
Blackwort
मारिजुआना
In German
Blackwort
Marihuana
In French
Blackwort
Marijuana
In Spanish
Blackwort
Marijuana
In Greek
Blackwort
Μαριχουάνα
In Portuguese
Blackwort
Maconha
In Polish
Blackwort
Marihuana
In Latin
Blackwort
Marijuana
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Boraginaceae
Cannabaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Boraginoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Comfrey and Marijuana
Season and care of Comfrey and Marijuana is important to know. While considering everything about Comfrey and Marijuana Care, growing season is an essential factor. Comfrey season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Marijuana season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Comfrey is Loam, Sand and for Marijuana is Loam while the PH of soil for Comfrey is Acidic, Neutral and for Marijuana is Acidic, Neutral.
Comfrey and Marijuana Physical Information
Comfrey and Marijuana physical information is very important for comparison. Comfrey height is 20.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Marijuana height is 180.00 cm and width Not Available. The color specification of Comfrey and Marijuana are as follows:
Comfrey flower color: White and Light Pink
Comfrey leaf color: Red, Green and Copper
Marijuana flower color: Green and Tan
- Marijuana leaf color: Green
Care of Comfrey and Marijuana
Care of Comfrey and Marijuana include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Comfrey pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems and Remove dead leaves and Marijuana pruning is done Prune ocassionally and Requires little pruning. In summer Comfrey needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Marijuana needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.