Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Russia
Europe, Russia
Types
Symphytum officinale (common comfrey), Symphytum asperum (rough comfrey)
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Cold Regions, stream banks
Roadsides, sand dunes, Waste areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-11
4-7
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
7-1
Sunset Zone
21,22
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
White, Light Pink
Light Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available, Orange Red
Tan
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
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
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Root Division, Transplanting
Divison, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Low
Watering Requirements
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Water daily during growing season
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering, Water more in summer
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, Partial Sun
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
14-14-14 Fertilizer, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, can go long without fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in growing season
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Stem spot
Slugs, Snails
Plant Tolerance
Shallow soil, Sun
Variety of soil types
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Ants, Butterflies, pollinators
Insects
Allergy
Antibacterial, Peripheral Edema
Abdominal pain, Constipation, Diarrhea, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Borders, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Acne, Beautiful Skin, Reduce Bruises, Remove blemishes
Good for skin, Making cosmetics, Stops hair loss
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Fixes Nitrogen
Air purification, Food for insects, Versatility
Medicinal Uses
Asthma, Diarrhea, Obesity, Osteoarthritis
Eczema
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Twigs
Root
Other Uses
Used for its medicinal properties
Decoration Purposes, Medicinal oil, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Groundcover, Hedges, Mixed Border, Tropical
Edging, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
Symphytum asperum
Primula elatior
Common Name
Comfrey,Black Root, Blackwort, Bruisewort
Oxlip, true oxlip
In German
Blackwort
Hohe Schlüsselblume
In French
Blackwort
La Primevère élevée ou Primevère des bois
In Spanish
Blackwort
Primula elatior
In Greek
Blackwort
δακράκι
In Portuguese
Blackwort
Oxlip
In Polish
Blackwort
Oxlip
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Boraginaceae
Onagraceae
Genus
Symphytum
Oenothera
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Onagreae
Subfamily
Boraginoideae
Onagroideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Comfrey and Oxlip
Season and care of Comfrey and Oxlip is important to know. While considering everything about Comfrey and Oxlip Care, growing season is an essential factor. Comfrey season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Oxlip season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Comfrey is Loam, Sand and for Oxlip is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Comfrey is Acidic, Neutral and for Oxlip is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Comfrey and Oxlip Physical Information
Comfrey and Oxlip physical information is very important for comparison. Comfrey height is 20.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Oxlip height is 30.00 cm and width 25.00 cm. The color specification of Comfrey and Oxlip are as follows:
Comfrey flower color: White and Light Pink
Comfrey leaf color: Red, Green and Copper
Oxlip flower color: Light Yellow
- Oxlip leaf color: Green
Care of Comfrey and Oxlip
Care of Comfrey and Oxlip include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Comfrey pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems and Remove dead leaves and Oxlip pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Comfrey needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Oxlip needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.