Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Flowering Plants, Shrub
Origin
Europe, Russia
North Africa
Types
Symphytum officinale (common comfrey), Symphytum asperum (rough comfrey)
Myrtus nivellei
Habitat
Cold Regions, stream banks
Desert, Rocky Mountains
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-11
-9999
Sunset Zone
21,22
Not Availble
Habit
Upright/Erect
Bushy, Evergreen
Flower Color
White, Light Pink
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Orange Red
Black, Blue
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
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Red, Dark Green, Burgundy, Bronze
Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Moist but well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Late Summer, Summer
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Pot
How to Plant?
Root Division, Transplanting
Seedlings, Semi-hardwood cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Water daily during growing season
Needs less watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Ample Water
In Spring
Moderate
Average Water
In Winter
Average Water
Less Watering
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Moist, Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove dead leaves
Prune after flowering, Prune for shortening long shoots, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
14-14-14 Fertilizer, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, can go long without fertilizers
Any balanced general purpose fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Stem spot
Healthy tree
Plant Tolerance
Shallow soil, Sun
Moisture
Flower Petal Number
Single
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Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Ants, Butterflies, pollinators
Butterflies
Allergy
Antibacterial, Peripheral Edema
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Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Acne, Beautiful Skin, Reduce Bruises, Remove blemishes
Acne, Good for skin
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Fixes Nitrogen
Air purification, Food for birds
Medicinal Uses
Asthma, Diarrhea, Obesity, Osteoarthritis
Antibacterial, anti-cancer, Antidiabetic, Heart problems, Kidney problems, Respiratory Disorders, Thyroid problems
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Twigs
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Used for its medicinal properties
Used as essential oil, Used in herbal medicines
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Groundcover, Hedges, Mixed Border, Tropical
Container, Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
Symphytum asperum
Myrtus nivellei
Common Name
Comfrey,Black Root, Blackwort, Bruisewort
Saharan myrtle
In Hindi
Blackwort
Saharan myrtle
In German
Blackwort
Saharan myrtle
In French
Blackwort
myrte subsaharienne
In Spanish
Blackwort
mirto subsahariana
In Greek
Blackwort
Σαχάρας μυρτιά
In Portuguese
Blackwort
murta Saharan
In Polish
Blackwort
mirt Subsaharyjskiej
In Latin
Blackwort
myrto Saharan
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Boraginaceae
Myrtaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Boraginoideae
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Season and Care of Comfrey and Saharan Myrtle
Season and care of Comfrey and Saharan Myrtle is important to know. While considering everything about Comfrey and Saharan Myrtle Care, growing season is an essential factor. Comfrey season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Saharan Myrtle season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Comfrey is Loam, Sand and for Saharan Myrtle is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Comfrey is Acidic, Neutral and for Saharan Myrtle is Acidic, Neutral.
Comfrey and Saharan Myrtle Physical Information
Comfrey and Saharan Myrtle physical information is very important for comparison. Comfrey height is 20.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Saharan Myrtle height is 200.00 cm and width 200.00 cm. The color specification of Comfrey and Saharan Myrtle are as follows:
Comfrey flower color: White and Light Pink
Comfrey leaf color: Red, Green and Copper
Saharan Myrtle flower color: White
- Saharan Myrtle leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Comfrey and Saharan Myrtle
Care of Comfrey and Saharan Myrtle include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Comfrey pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems and Remove dead leaves and Saharan Myrtle pruning is done Prune after flowering, Prune for shortening long shoots and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Comfrey needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Saharan Myrtle needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Less Watering.