Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Fruit
Origin
Europe, Russia
China, Japan
Types
Symphytum officinale (common comfrey), Symphytum asperum (rough comfrey)
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Habitat
Cold Regions, stream banks
Subtropical climates
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-11
8-11
Sunset Zone
21,22
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Spreading
Flower Color
White, Light Pink
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Orange Red
Green, Orange, Orange Red
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
Light Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Root Division, Transplanting
Budding, Grafting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Water daily during growing season
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Medium
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
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
Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
14-14-14 Fertilizer, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, can go long without fertilizers
Apply N-P-K, Fertilize the first year
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Stem spot
Anthracnose, Aphids, Black root rot, Brown Rot, Mushroom root rot
Plant Tolerance
Shallow soil, Sun
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Ants, Butterflies, pollinators
Birds, 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
Good for skin and hair
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Fixes Nitrogen
Agroforestry, Food for birds
Medicinal Uses
Asthma, Diarrhea, Obesity, Osteoarthritis
Bone strength, Kidney Stones, osteoporosis, Stomach Cancer, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Twigs
Fruits
Other Uses
Used for its medicinal properties
Food for animals, Used as a nutritious food item, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
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, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
Symphytum asperum
CITRUS unshiu
Common Name
Comfrey,Black Root, Blackwort, Bruisewort
Satsuma, unshu mikan, cold hardy mandarin
In Hindi
Blackwort
satsuma
In German
Blackwort
satsuma
In French
Blackwort
satsuma
In Spanish
Blackwort
satsuma
In Greek
Blackwort
satsuma
In Portuguese
Blackwort
satsuma
In Polish
Blackwort
Satsuma
In Latin
Blackwort
Satsuma
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Lamiales
Sapindales
Family
Boraginaceae
Rutaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Boraginoideae
Citroideae
Season and Care of Comfrey and Satsuma
Season and care of Comfrey and Satsuma is important to know. While considering everything about Comfrey and Satsuma Care, growing season is an essential factor. Comfrey season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Satsuma season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Comfrey is Loam, Sand and for Satsuma is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Comfrey is Acidic, Neutral and for Satsuma is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Comfrey and Satsuma Physical Information
Comfrey and Satsuma physical information is very important for comparison. Comfrey height is 20.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Satsuma height is 300.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Comfrey and Satsuma are as follows:
Comfrey flower color: White and Light Pink
Comfrey leaf color: Red, Green and Copper
Satsuma flower color: White
- Satsuma leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Comfrey and Satsuma
Care of Comfrey and Satsuma include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Comfrey pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems and Remove dead leaves and Satsuma pruning is done Remove branches, 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 Satsuma needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.