Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Flowering Plants
Origin
Europe, Russia
United States
Types
Symphytum officinale (common comfrey), Symphytum asperum (rough comfrey)
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Habitat
Cold Regions, stream banks
Rich Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-11
4-8
Sunset Zone
21,22
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Upright/Erect
Mat-forming
Flower Color
White, Light Pink
Lavender, White
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
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Leaf Shape
Oval
Ovate-lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Spring
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container
How to Plant?
Root Division, Transplanting
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Water daily during growing season
Requires regular watering
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
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove dead leaves
Remove dead flowers
Fertilizers
14-14-14 Fertilizer, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, can go long without fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Stem spot
Leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Rust
Plant Tolerance
Shallow soil, Sun
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Ants, Butterflies, pollinators
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Allergy
Antibacterial, Peripheral Edema
Mild Allergen
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Ground Cover
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
Boils, Eczema, Intestinal disorders
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Twigs
Flowers, Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Used for its medicinal properties
As a tea substitute, Used as eyewash
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Groundcover, Hedges, Mixed Border, Tropical
Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
Symphytum asperum
Phlox bifida
Common Name
Comfrey,Black Root, Blackwort, Bruisewort
Phlox bifida, Phlox
In Hindi
Blackwort
Phlox bifida
In German
Blackwort
Phlox bifida
In French
Blackwort
Phlox bifida
In Spanish
Blackwort
Phlox bifida
In Greek
Blackwort
Phlox bifida
In Portuguese
Blackwort
Phlox bifida
In Polish
Blackwort
Phlox bifida
In Latin
Blackwort
Phlox bifida
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Boraginaceae
Polemoniaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Boraginoideae
Polemonioideae
Season and Care of Comfrey and Phlox bifida
Season and care of Comfrey and Phlox bifida is important to know. While considering everything about Comfrey and Phlox bifida Care, growing season is an essential factor. Comfrey season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Phlox bifida season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Comfrey is Loam, Sand and for Phlox bifida is Loam while the PH of soil for Comfrey is Acidic, Neutral and for Phlox bifida is Neutral.
Comfrey and Phlox bifida Physical Information
Comfrey and Phlox bifida physical information is very important for comparison. Comfrey height is 20.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Phlox bifida height is 25.00 cm and width 50.00 cm. The color specification of Comfrey and Phlox bifida are as follows:
Comfrey flower color: White and Light Pink
Comfrey leaf color: Red, Green and Copper
Phlox bifida flower color: Lavender and White
- Phlox bifida leaf color: Green
Care of Comfrey and Phlox bifida
Care of Comfrey and Phlox bifida include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Comfrey pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems and Remove dead leaves and Phlox bifida pruning is done Remove dead flowers. In summer Comfrey needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Phlox bifida needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.