Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Fruit
Types
Symphytum officinale (common comfrey), Symphytum asperum (rough comfrey)
Citrus
Habitat
Cold Regions, stream banks
Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-11
9-11
Sunset Zone
21,22
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Light Pink
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Orange Red
Orange, Lemon yellow
Leaf Color in Spring
Red, Green, Copper
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Blue Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Red, Dark Green, Burgundy, Bronze
Light Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full 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
Indeterminate
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Root Division, Transplanting
Cuttings
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
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full 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
Aphids, Psyllids, Scale insects, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Shallow soil, Sun
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Ants, Butterflies, pollinators
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Antibacterial, Peripheral Edema
Acidic, Nausea
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Acne, Beautiful Skin, Reduce Bruises, Remove blemishes
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Environmental Uses
Air purification, Fixes Nitrogen
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Asthma, Diarrhea, Obesity, Osteoarthritis
Nutrients
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Twigs
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Food, Used to make juice
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, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Houseplant, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
Symphytum asperum
Citrus Meyeri
Common Name
Comfrey,Black Root, Blackwort, Bruisewort
Meyer Lemon
In Hindi
Blackwort
Meyer Lemon
In German
Blackwort
Meyer Lemon
In French
Blackwort
Meyer Lemon
In Spanish
Blackwort
Meyer Lemon
In Greek
Blackwort
Meyer Lemon
In Portuguese
Blackwort
Meyer Lemon
In Polish
Blackwort
Meyer Lemon
In Latin
Blackwort
Meyer Lemon
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Lamiales
Sapindales
Family
Boraginaceae
Rutaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Boraginoideae
Aurantioideae
Season and Care of Comfrey and Meyer Lemon
Season and care of Comfrey and Meyer Lemon is important to know. While considering everything about Comfrey and Meyer Lemon Care, growing season is an essential factor. Comfrey season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Meyer Lemon season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Comfrey is Loam, Sand and for Meyer Lemon is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Comfrey is Acidic, Neutral and for Meyer Lemon is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Comfrey and Meyer Lemon Physical Information
Comfrey and Meyer Lemon physical information is very important for comparison. Comfrey height is 20.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Meyer Lemon height is 180.00 cm and width 240.00 cm. The color specification of Comfrey and Meyer Lemon are as follows:
Comfrey flower color: White and Light Pink
Comfrey leaf color: Red, Green and Copper
Meyer Lemon flower color: White
- Meyer Lemon leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Comfrey and Meyer Lemon
Care of Comfrey and Meyer Lemon include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Comfrey pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems and Remove dead leaves and Meyer Lemon 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 Meyer Lemon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.