Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Tender Perennial
Origin
Europe, Russia
Mexico, Central America, South America
Types
Symphytum officinale (common comfrey), Symphytum asperum (rough comfrey)
Ipomoea alba, Moon Vine
Habitat
Cold Regions, stream banks
Cultivated Beds
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-11
12-15
Sunset Zone
21,22
H1, H2, 15, 16, 17, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Vining/Climbing
Flower Color
White, Light Pink
Light Yellow, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Red, Green, Copper
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Blue Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Red, Dark Green, Burgundy, Bronze
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oval
Three Lobed
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, 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
Indeterminate
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Root Division, Transplanting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Water daily during growing season
Do Not over Water, Water until the soil feels moist in the top
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
14-14-14 Fertilizer, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, can go long without fertilizers
High phosphorus
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Stem spot
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Plant Tolerance
Shallow soil, Sun
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Ants, Butterflies, pollinators
Beetles
Allergy
Antibacterial, Peripheral Edema
Anxiety, Confusion, hallucinations
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beautification, 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
Snakebite
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Twigs
Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Used for its medicinal properties
Used as a vegetable, Used in curries, soups, stews
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Groundcover, Hedges, Mixed Border, Tropical
Container, Feature Plant, Tropical, Vine
Botanical Name
Symphytum asperum
IPOMOEA alba
Common Name
Comfrey,Black Root, Blackwort, Bruisewort
Evening Glory, Moonflower
In Hindi
Blackwort
Moonflower
In German
Blackwort
Monet
In French
Blackwort
Monet
In Spanish
Blackwort
Monet
In Portuguese
Blackwort
Monet
In Polish
Blackwort
Monet
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Boraginaceae
Convolvulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Boraginoideae
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Season and Care of Comfrey and Moonflower
Season and care of Comfrey and Moonflower is important to know. While considering everything about Comfrey and Moonflower Care, growing season is an essential factor. Comfrey season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Moonflower season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Comfrey is Loam, Sand and for Moonflower is Loam while the PH of soil for Comfrey is Acidic, Neutral and for Moonflower is Acidic, Neutral.
Comfrey and Moonflower Physical Information
Comfrey and Moonflower physical information is very important for comparison. Comfrey height is 20.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Moonflower height is 300.00 cm and width 5.00 cm. The color specification of Comfrey and Moonflower are as follows:
Comfrey flower color: White and Light Pink
Comfrey leaf color: Red, Green and Copper
Moonflower flower color: Light Yellow and Ivory
- Moonflower leaf color: Green
Care of Comfrey and Moonflower
Care of Comfrey and Moonflower include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Comfrey pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems and Remove dead leaves and Moonflower 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 Moonflower needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.