Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Shrub
Origin
Europe, Russia
Japan
Types
Symphytum officinale (common comfrey), Symphytum asperum (rough comfrey)
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Habitat
Cold Regions, stream banks
Dappled Shade, Hedge, Shady Edge, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-11
7-9
Sunset Zone
21,22
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Light Pink
White, Gold
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Fruit Color
Orange Red
Black, 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, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter, Winter
Tolerances
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Drought, Full Sun, Variety of soil types
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Root Division, Transplanting
Cuttings, Grafting, Layering, Seedlings
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
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
14-14-14 Fertilizer, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, can go long without fertilizers
8-8-8, Apply 10-10-10 amount, Fertilize in early to mid-summer, fertilize in spring, slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Stem spot
Canker, Galls, Petal blight, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Shallow soil, Sun
Drought, Full Sun, Variety of soil types
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Ants, Butterflies, pollinators
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Antibacterial, Peripheral Edema
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Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Acne, Beautiful Skin, Reduce Bruises, Remove blemishes
Anti-ageing, Good for skin and hair, Skin inflammation
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Fixes Nitrogen
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Asthma, Diarrhea, Obesity, Osteoarthritis
antimicrobial, Anti-oxidant, Astringent, Emollient, neuroprotective
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Twigs
Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Used for its medicinal properties
For making oil, Medicinal oil, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in mosquito repellents, Used as an insecticide, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Groundcover, Hedges, Mixed Border, Tropical
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Botanical Name
Symphytum asperum
CAMELLIA sasanqua
Common Name
Comfrey,Black Root, Blackwort, Bruisewort
Sasanqua, Sasanqua camellia
In Hindi
Blackwort
sasanqua
In German
Blackwort
sasanqua
In French
Blackwort
sasanqua
In Spanish
Blackwort
sasanqua
In Greek
Blackwort
sasanqua
In Portuguese
Blackwort
Sasankya
In Polish
Blackwort
Sasankya
In Latin
Blackwort
Sasankya
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Boraginaceae
Theaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Boraginoideae
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Season and Care of Comfrey and Sasanqua
Season and care of Comfrey and Sasanqua is important to know. While considering everything about Comfrey and Sasanqua Care, growing season is an essential factor. Comfrey season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Sasanqua season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Comfrey is Loam, Sand and for Sasanqua is Loam while the PH of soil for Comfrey is Acidic, Neutral and for Sasanqua is Acidic, Neutral.
Comfrey and Sasanqua Physical Information
Comfrey and Sasanqua physical information is very important for comparison. Comfrey height is 20.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Sasanqua height is 240.00 cm and width 240.00 cm. The color specification of Comfrey and Sasanqua are as follows:
Comfrey flower color: White and Light Pink
Comfrey leaf color: Red, Green and Copper
Sasanqua flower color: White and Gold
- Sasanqua leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Comfrey and Sasanqua
Care of Comfrey and Sasanqua include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Comfrey pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems and Remove dead leaves and Sasanqua pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves. In summer Comfrey needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Sasanqua needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.