Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Vegetable
Origin
Europe, Russia
Southern Europe, Western Europe, Mediterranean
Types
Symphytum officinale (common comfrey), Symphytum asperum (rough comfrey)
it is a type of cabbage
Habitat
Cold Regions, stream banks
agricultural areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-11
-9999
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
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Red, Green, Copper
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green
Red, Purple
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Blue Green
Red, Purple, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Winter
Red, Dark Green, Burgundy, Bronze
Red, Purple, Burgundy
Leaf Shape
Oval
Spinach Type
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
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
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Root Division, Transplanting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
High
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
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
Requires very little pruning
Fertilizers
14-14-14 Fertilizer, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, can go long without fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize when new
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Stem spot
Alternaria Leaf Spot, Anthracnose, Aphids, Bacterial soft rot, Beet armyworm, Black rot, Blackleg, Cabbage looper, Cabbageworm, Clubroot, Cutworms, Damping-off, Diamondback moth, Downy mildew, Flea Beetles, Powdery mildew, Red blotch, Ring spot, Root knot nematode, Slugs, Snails, Thripes, Watery soft rot, White mold, white rust
Plant Tolerance
Shallow soil, Sun
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Ants, Butterflies, pollinators
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Allergy
Antibacterial, Peripheral Edema
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Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
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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
Cancer, Detoxifies lever, Glucose
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Twigs
Leaves
Other Uses
Used for its medicinal properties
Culinary use, Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Groundcover, Hedges, Mixed Border, Tropical
Bedding Plant, Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
Symphytum asperum
BRASSICA oleracea 'Red Express'
Common Name
Comfrey,Black Root, Blackwort, Bruisewort
Red Cabbage, Red Express Cabbage
In Hindi
Blackwort
लाल पत्ता गोभी
In German
Blackwort
Rotkohl
In French
Blackwort
Chou rouge
In Spanish
Blackwort
Repollo rojo
In Greek
Blackwort
Κόκκινο λάχανο
In Portuguese
Blackwort
Red Cabbage
In Polish
Blackwort
Czerwona kapusta
In Latin
Blackwort
Brassica Rubrum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Lamiales
Brassicales
Family
Boraginaceae
Brassicaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Boraginoideae
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Season and Care of Comfrey and Red Cabbage
Season and care of Comfrey and Red Cabbage is important to know. While considering everything about Comfrey and Red Cabbage Care, growing season is an essential factor. Comfrey season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Red Cabbage season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Comfrey is Loam, Sand and for Red Cabbage is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Comfrey is Acidic, Neutral and for Red Cabbage is Acidic.
Comfrey and Red Cabbage Physical Information
Comfrey and Red Cabbage physical information is very important for comparison. Comfrey height is 20.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Red Cabbage height is 20.30 cm and width 20.30 cm. The color specification of Comfrey and Red Cabbage are as follows:
Comfrey flower color: White and Light Pink
Comfrey leaf color: Red, Green and Copper
Red Cabbage flower color: Yellow
- Red Cabbage leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Comfrey and Red Cabbage
Care of Comfrey and Red Cabbage include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Comfrey pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems and Remove dead leaves and Red Cabbage pruning is done Requires very little pruning. In summer Comfrey needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Red Cabbage needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.