Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Fruit
Types
Symphytum officinale (common comfrey), Symphytum asperum (rough comfrey)
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Habitat
Cold Regions, stream banks
disturbed sites, Forest edges, old gardens, Riverbanks, Roadsides
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-11
4-9
Sunset Zone
21,22
A1, A2, A3, 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
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Light Pink
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Orange Red
Red
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
Leaf Shape
Oval
Spade shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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
Spring, Summer
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Root Division, Transplanting
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Water daily during growing season
Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist
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
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
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Ants, Butterflies, pollinators
Butterflies
Allergy
Antibacterial, Peripheral Edema
Skin rash
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Acne, Beautiful Skin, Reduce Bruises, Remove blemishes
Good for skin
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Fixes Nitrogen
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Medicinal Uses
Asthma, Diarrhea, Obesity, Osteoarthritis
Sore throat, Ulcers, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Twigs
Fruits
Other Uses
Used for its medicinal properties
Edible syrup, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Groundcover, Hedges, Mixed Border, Tropical
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges
Botanical Name
Symphytum asperum
RUBUS 'Amity'
Common Name
Comfrey,Black Root, Blackwort, Bruisewort
Amity Raspberry, Raspberry
In Hindi
Blackwort
Raspberry
In German
Blackwort
Himbeere
In French
Blackwort
Framboise
In Spanish
Blackwort
Frambuesa
In Greek
Blackwort
Βατόμουρο
In Portuguese
Blackwort
Framboesa
In Polish
Blackwort
Malina
In Latin
Blackwort
RUBUS IDAEUS
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Anthophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Eudicotyledones
Family
Boraginaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
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Subfamily
Boraginoideae
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Season and Care of Comfrey and Raspberry
Season and care of Comfrey and Raspberry is important to know. While considering everything about Comfrey and Raspberry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Comfrey season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Raspberry season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Comfrey is Loam, Sand and for Raspberry is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Comfrey is Acidic, Neutral and for Raspberry is Acidic, Neutral.
Comfrey and Raspberry Physical Information
Comfrey and Raspberry physical information is very important for comparison. Comfrey height is 20.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Raspberry height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Comfrey and Raspberry are as follows:
Comfrey flower color: White and Light Pink
Comfrey leaf color: Red, Green and Copper
Raspberry flower color: White
- Raspberry leaf color: Green
Care of Comfrey and Raspberry
Care of Comfrey and Raspberry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Comfrey pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems and Remove dead leaves and Raspberry 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 Raspberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.