Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Types
Symphytum officinale (common comfrey), Symphytum asperum (rough comfrey)
Oriental White
Pink Oriental
Light Pink Oriental
Red Oriental
Habitat
Cold Regions, stream banks
gardens, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-11
4-8
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Light Pink
Pink, Magenta, Rose
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Orange Red
Green, Sandy Brown
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
Leaf Shape
Oval
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Summer
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Root Division, Transplanting
From bulbs, From Rhizomes, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Water daily during growing season
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Water more in summer, 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
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
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
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Ants, Butterflies, pollinators
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Antibacterial, Peripheral Edema
Asthma
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Bouquets
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
Cough, Fever, Stomach pain, tuberculosis
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Twigs
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Used for its medicinal properties
Making Perfumes, Showy Purposes, Use in Chinese herbology, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for fragrance
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Groundcover, Hedges, Mixed Border, Tropical
Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
Symphytum asperum
LILIUM 'Acapulco'
Common Name
Comfrey,Black Root, Blackwort, Bruisewort
Acapulco Oriental Lily, Oriental Lily
In Hindi
Blackwort
ओरिएंटल लिली
In German
Blackwort
Orientalische Lilie
In French
Blackwort
Lily Oriental
In Spanish
Blackwort
lirio oriental
In Greek
Blackwort
Oriental Lily
In Portuguese
Blackwort
Lily Oriental
In Polish
Blackwort
Oriental Lily
In Latin
Blackwort
Oriental Lily
Family
Boraginaceae
Liliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Subfamily
Boraginoideae
Lilioideae
Season and Care of Comfrey and Oriental Lily
Season and care of Comfrey and Oriental Lily is important to know. While considering everything about Comfrey and Oriental Lily Care, growing season is an essential factor. Comfrey season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Oriental Lily season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Comfrey is Loam, Sand and for Oriental Lily is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Comfrey is Acidic, Neutral and for Oriental Lily is Neutral.
Comfrey and Oriental Lily Physical Information
Comfrey and Oriental Lily physical information is very important for comparison. Comfrey height is 20.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Oriental Lily height is 38.10 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Comfrey and Oriental Lily are as follows:
Comfrey flower color: White and Light Pink
Comfrey leaf color: Red, Green and Copper
Oriental Lily flower color: Pink, Magenta and Rose
- Oriental Lily leaf color: Green
Care of Comfrey and Oriental Lily
Care of Comfrey and Oriental Lily include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Comfrey pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems and Remove dead leaves and Oriental Lily 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 Oriental Lily needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.