Life Span
Perennial
Biennial and Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Flowering Plants, Herbs
Origin
Europe, Russia
Europe, Northern Africa, Western Asia
Types
Symphytum officinale (common comfrey), Symphytum asperum (rough comfrey)
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Cold Regions, stream banks
Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-11
4-5
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Sunset Zone
21,22
Not Available
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Light Pink
Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available, Orange Red
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Red, Green, Copper
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Blue Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Red, Dark Green, Burgundy, Bronze
Green, Dark Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Root Division, Transplanting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Water daily during growing season
Average Water Needs, Never Over-water
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
Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full 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
Borers, Red blotch, Root weevil
Plant Tolerance
Shallow soil, Sun
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Ants, Butterflies, pollinators
Bumblebees, Butterflies
Allergy
Antibacterial, Peripheral Edema
allergic reaction, Headache, Liver disease, Nausea
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Acne, Beautiful Skin, Reduce Bruises, Remove blemishes
Anti-ageing, Good for skin and hair, Promotes healthy skin
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Fixes Nitrogen
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Asthma, Diarrhea, Obesity, Osteoarthritis
Antispasmodic, Cough, Expectorant, Sedative
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Twigs
Flowers, Leaves, Stem
Other Uses
Used for its medicinal properties
Food for animals, Traditional medicine, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used to make herbal teas
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Groundcover, Hedges, Mixed Border, Tropical
Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
Symphytum asperum
Trifolium pratense
Common Name
Comfrey,Black Root, Blackwort, Bruisewort
Red Clover
In Hindi
Blackwort
लाल तिपतिया घास
In German
Blackwort
Rotklee
In French
Blackwort
Trèfle rouge
In Spanish
Blackwort
Trébol rojo
In Greek
Blackwort
Κόκκινο τριφύλλι
In Portuguese
Blackwort
Trevo vermelho
In Polish
Blackwort
Czerwona koniczyna
In Latin
Blackwort
Trifolium pratense
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Boraginaceae
Fabaceae
Genus
Symphytum
Trifolium
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Trifolieae
Subfamily
Boraginoideae
Faboideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Comfrey and Red Clover
Season and care of Comfrey and Red Clover is important to know. While considering everything about Comfrey and Red Clover Care, growing season is an essential factor. Comfrey season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Red Clover season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Comfrey is Loam, Sand and for Red Clover is Sand while the PH of soil for Comfrey is Acidic, Neutral and for Red Clover is Neutral.
Comfrey and Red Clover Physical Information
Comfrey and Red Clover physical information is very important for comparison. Comfrey height is 20.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Red Clover height is 20.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Comfrey and Red Clover are as follows:
Comfrey flower color: White and Light Pink
Comfrey leaf color: Red, Green and Copper
Red Clover flower color: Pink
- Red Clover leaf color: Green, Dark Green
Care of Comfrey and Red Clover
Care of Comfrey and Red Clover include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Comfrey pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems and Remove dead leaves and Red Clover 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 Red Clover needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.