Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Europe, Russia
Europe, Southern Europe
Types
Symphytum officinale (common comfrey), Symphytum asperum (rough comfrey)
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Habitat
Cold Regions, stream banks
gardens, Homesteads, Moist Soils, tropical environments, tropical grasslands
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-11
5-7
Sunset Zone
21,22
Zone 1A
Habit
Upright/Erect
Prostrate/Trailing
Flower Color
White, Light Pink
Pink, Rose
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Orange Red
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Red, Green, Copper
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
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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
Late Spring
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Root Division, Transplanting
Rooted stem cutting, Transplanting, Vegetative
Plant Maintenance
Low
Low
Watering Requirements
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Water daily during growing season
Average Water Needs, Does not require regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Drought Tolerant
In Spring
Moderate
Average Water
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
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove dead leaves
Prune in early spring, Requires very little pruning
Fertilizers
14-14-14 Fertilizer, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, can go long without fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in spring
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Stem spot
Aphids, Mealybugs, Scale
Plant Tolerance
Shallow soil, Sun
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Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Ants, Butterflies, pollinators
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Antibacterial, Peripheral Edema
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Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Borders, Mixed Border, Showy Purposes, Used as an interior landscaping species, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beauty Benefits
Acne, Beautiful Skin, Reduce Bruises, Remove blemishes
Good for skin and hair
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Fixes Nitrogen
Air purification, Amazing growth rate, Food for birds
Medicinal Uses
Asthma, Diarrhea, Obesity, Osteoarthritis
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Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Twigs
Flowers
Other Uses
Used for its medicinal properties
Garland, Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Groundcover, Hedges, Mixed Border, Tropical
Container, Groundcover, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
Symphytum asperum
DAPHNE cneorum
Common Name
Comfrey,Black Root, Blackwort, Bruisewort
Daphne, Garland Flower, Rose Daphne
In Hindi
Blackwort
डाफ्ने गुलाब
In German
Blackwort
Daphne Rose
In French
Blackwort
Rose Daphne
In Spanish
Blackwort
Daphne Rose
In Greek
Blackwort
Daphne Rose
In Portuguese
Blackwort
Daphne Rose
In Polish
Blackwort
Daphne Rose
In Latin
Blackwort
Daphne Rose
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Boraginaceae
Thymelaeaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Boraginoideae
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Season and Care of Comfrey and Rose Daphne
Season and care of Comfrey and Rose Daphne is important to know. While considering everything about Comfrey and Rose Daphne Care, growing season is an essential factor. Comfrey season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Rose Daphne season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Comfrey is Loam, Sand and for Rose Daphne is Loam while the PH of soil for Comfrey is Acidic, Neutral and for Rose Daphne is Neutral.
Comfrey and Rose Daphne Physical Information
Comfrey and Rose Daphne physical information is very important for comparison. Comfrey height is 20.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Rose Daphne height is 22.85 cm and width 76.20 cm. The color specification of Comfrey and Rose Daphne are as follows:
Comfrey flower color: White and Light Pink
Comfrey leaf color: Red, Green and Copper
Rose Daphne flower color: Pink and Rose
- Rose Daphne leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Comfrey and Rose Daphne
Care of Comfrey and Rose Daphne include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Comfrey pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems and Remove dead leaves and Rose Daphne pruning is done Prune in early spring and Requires very little pruning. In summer Comfrey needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Rose Daphne needs Drought Tolerant and in winter, it needs Average Water.