Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Cactus or Succulent
Origin
Europe, Russia
Mexico
Types
Symphytum officinale (common comfrey), Symphytum asperum (rough comfrey)
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Habitat
Cold Regions, stream banks
Mountain forests, subtropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-11
-9999
Sunset Zone
21,22
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Light Pink
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Leaf Color in Spring
Red, Green, Copper
Purple, Light Green, Gray Green, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green
Purple, Light Green, Gray Green, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Blue Green
Purple, Light Green, Gray Green, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Winter
Red, Dark Green, Burgundy, Bronze
Purple, Light Green, Gray Green, Burgundy
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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Root Division, Transplanting
Leaf Cutting, Root Division, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Water daily during growing season
Does not require regular watering, Keep the Soil well drained
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
Fertilizers
14-14-14 Fertilizer, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, can go long without fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Stem spot
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Plant Tolerance
Shallow soil, Sun
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Attracts
Ants, Butterflies, pollinators
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Allergy
Antibacterial, Peripheral Edema
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Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
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
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Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Twigs
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Other Uses
Used for its medicinal properties
Decoration Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for Landscaping
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Groundcover, Hedges, Mixed Border, Tropical
Container, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Botanical Name
Symphytum asperum
ECHEVERIA nodulosa
Common Name
Comfrey,Black Root, Blackwort, Bruisewort
Painted Echeveria, Painted lady
In Hindi
Blackwort
Painted Echeveria
In German
Blackwort
Lackierte Echeveria
In French
Blackwort
Painted Echeveria
In Spanish
Blackwort
pintado señora
In Greek
Blackwort
ζωγραφισμένο κυρία
In Portuguese
Blackwort
Pintado Echeveria
In Polish
Blackwort
malowane lady
In Latin
Blackwort
Aeonium Painted
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Lamiales
Saxifragales
Family
Boraginaceae
Crassulaceae
Genus
Symphytum
Echeveria
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Subfamily
Boraginoideae
Sedoideae
Season and Care of Comfrey and Painted Lady
Season and care of Comfrey and Painted Lady is important to know. While considering everything about Comfrey and Painted Lady Care, growing season is an essential factor. Comfrey season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Painted Lady season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Comfrey is Loam, Sand and for Painted Lady is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Comfrey is Acidic, Neutral and for Painted Lady is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Comfrey and Painted Lady Physical Information
Comfrey and Painted Lady physical information is very important for comparison. Comfrey height is 20.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Painted Lady height is 10.20 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Comfrey and Painted Lady are as follows:
Comfrey flower color: White and Light Pink
Comfrey leaf color: Red, Green and Copper
Painted Lady flower color: Yellow
- Painted Lady leaf color: Purple, Light Green, Gray Green and Burgundy
Care of Comfrey and Painted Lady
Care of Comfrey and Painted Lady include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Comfrey pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems and Remove dead leaves and Painted Lady 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 Painted Lady needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.