Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Shrub
Origin
Europe, Russia
Brazil
Types
Symphytum officinale (common comfrey), Symphytum asperum (rough comfrey)
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Habitat
Cold Regions, stream banks
Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-11
9-11
Sunset Zone
21,22
H1, H2, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Light Pink
White, Purple, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Fruit Color
Orange Red
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Red, Green, Copper
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Blue Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Red, Dark Green, Burgundy, Bronze
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Oval
Lance shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
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Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
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Tolerances
-
Full Sun, Heat And Humidity
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Root Division, Transplanting
Tip cutting
Plant Maintenance
Low
High
Watering Requirements
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Water daily during growing season
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Average Water Needs
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, Sand
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
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
14-14-14 Fertilizer, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, can go long without fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount, Apply N-P-K, Water soluble fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Stem spot
Aphids, Mealybugs, Red spider mite, Yellow Leaves
Plant Tolerance
Shallow soil, Sun
Full Sun, Heat And Humidity
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Ants, Butterflies, pollinators
Butterflies
Allergy
Antibacterial, Peripheral Edema
Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Ground Cover, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Acne, Beautiful Skin, Reduce Bruises, Remove blemishes
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Environmental Uses
Air purification, Fixes Nitrogen
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Medicinal Uses
Asthma, Diarrhea, Obesity, Osteoarthritis
anti-inflammatory, Antipyretic, Antirheumatic, cathartic, Diuretic, Emetic
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Twigs
Flowers
Other Uses
Used for its medicinal properties
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used for Landscaping, useful as a ground cover
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Groundcover, Hedges, Mixed Border, Tropical
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
Symphytum asperum
Brunfelsia pauciflora
Common Name
Comfrey,Black Root, Blackwort, Bruisewort
Raintree, yesterday today and tomorrow, Brazil raintree
In Hindi
Blackwort
Raintree
In German
Blackwort
raintree
In French
Blackwort
raintree
In Spanish
Blackwort
raintree
In Greek
Blackwort
Raintree
In Portuguese
Blackwort
Raintree
In Polish
Blackwort
Raintree
In Latin
Blackwort
Raintree
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Boraginaceae
Solanaceae
Genus
Symphytum
Brunfelsia
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Boraginoideae
Petunioideae
Season and Care of Comfrey and Raintree
Season and care of Comfrey and Raintree is important to know. While considering everything about Comfrey and Raintree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Comfrey season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Raintree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Comfrey is Loam, Sand and for Raintree is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Comfrey is Acidic, Neutral and for Raintree is Acidic, Neutral.
Comfrey and Raintree Physical Information
Comfrey and Raintree physical information is very important for comparison. Comfrey height is 20.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Raintree height is 240.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Comfrey and Raintree are as follows:
Comfrey flower color: White and Light Pink
Comfrey leaf color: Red, Green and Copper
Raintree flower color: White, Purple and Lavender
- Raintree leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Comfrey and Raintree
Care of Comfrey and Raintree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Comfrey pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems and Remove dead leaves and Raintree pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, 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 Raintree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.