Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Herbs
Origin
Europe, Russia
Southwestern United States, Mexico, Central America, South America
Types
Symphytum officinale (common comfrey), Symphytum asperum (rough comfrey)
Mexican oregano,Mediterranean oregano
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Cold Regions, stream banks
Stony hillsides
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-11
10-12
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
12-8
Sunset Zone
21,22
8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Flower Color
White, Light Pink
White, Light Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available, Orange Red
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Red, Green, Copper
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Blue Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Red, Dark Green, Burgundy, Bronze
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oval
Spade shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
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
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Spring, Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Root Division, Transplanting
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Water daily during growing season
Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
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
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
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Ants, Butterflies, pollinators
Bees, Butterflies
Allergy
Antibacterial, Peripheral Edema
Avoid during Pregnancy
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
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
Antihydrotic, Antiseptic, Antispasmodic, Astringent
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Twigs
Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Used for its medicinal properties
For making oil
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Groundcover, Hedges, Mixed Border, Tropical
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
Symphytum asperum
LIPPIA graveolens
Common Name
Comfrey,Black Root, Blackwort, Bruisewort
Mexican Oregano
In Hindi
Blackwort
Lippia graveolens
In German
Blackwort
Mexikanischer Oregano
In French
Blackwort
Lippia graveolens
In Spanish
Blackwort
Lippia graveolens
In Greek
Blackwort
Lippia graveolens
In Portuguese
Blackwort
Lippia graveolens
In Polish
Blackwort
Lippia graveolens
In Latin
Blackwort
Lippia graveolens
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Boraginaceae
Verbenaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Boraginoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Comfrey and Mexican Oregano
Season and care of Comfrey and Mexican Oregano is important to know. While considering everything about Comfrey and Mexican Oregano Care, growing season is an essential factor. Comfrey season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Mexican Oregano season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Comfrey is Loam, Sand and for Mexican Oregano is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Comfrey is Acidic, Neutral and for Mexican Oregano is Neutral, Alkaline.
Comfrey and Mexican Oregano Physical Information
Comfrey and Mexican Oregano physical information is very important for comparison. Comfrey height is 20.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Mexican Oregano height is 90.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Comfrey and Mexican Oregano are as follows:
Comfrey flower color: White and Light Pink
Comfrey leaf color: Red, Green and Copper
Mexican Oregano flower color: White and Light Yellow
- Mexican Oregano leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Comfrey and Mexican Oregano
Care of Comfrey and Mexican Oregano include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Comfrey pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems and Remove dead leaves and Mexican Oregano 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 Mexican Oregano needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.