Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Origin
Europe, Russia
Northern Europe, Russia/Siberia, Western Asia
Types
Symphytum officinale (common comfrey), Symphytum asperum (rough comfrey)
Waterer Scotch Pine
Habitat
Cold Regions, stream banks
Mediterranean region, Rock outcrops, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-11
3-7
Sunset Zone
21,22
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Upright/Erect
Pyramidal
Flower Color
White, Light Pink
Purple, Red, Tan
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Orange Red
Greyish Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Red, Green, Copper
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Blue Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Red, Dark Green, Burgundy, Bronze
Green, Blue Green, Yellow green
Leaf Shape
Oval
Needle like
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
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Early Spring, Late Spring, Mid Spring
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Root Division, Transplanting
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Water daily during growing season
Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained, 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
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove dead leaves
Prune once the plant is tall enough, Prune to stimulate growth
Fertilizers
14-14-14 Fertilizer, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, can go long without fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Stem spot
Adelgids, Bark beetles, Blister Rust, Canker, Sawfly Larvae, Spruce spider mite, White pine weevil
Plant Tolerance
Shallow soil, Sun
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Attracts
Ants, Butterflies, pollinators
Birds, Butterflies, Flying insects, Insects
Allergy
Antibacterial, Peripheral Edema
Eye irritation, Itchiness, Skin irritation, sneezing
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Decorating walls, Ground Cover, Landscape Designing, Mixed Border, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc., Used for making hedges
Beauty Benefits
Acne, Beautiful Skin, Reduce Bruises, Remove blemishes
Promotes healthy skin, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Fixes Nitrogen
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shelter for wildlife, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
Asthma, Diarrhea, Obesity, Osteoarthritis
Antibiotic, Bronchitis, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Twigs
Flowering Tips, Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Used for its medicinal properties
Application in Furniture, Condiment, Food for animals, Paper pulp, Showy Purposes, Used as Christmas Tree, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used for Landscaping
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Groundcover, Hedges, Mixed Border, Tropical
Feature Plant, Screening, Wind Break, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
Symphytum asperum
PINUS sylvestris
Common Name
Comfrey,Black Root, Blackwort, Bruisewort
Scotch pine, Scot pine
In Hindi
Blackwort
स्कॉच पाइन
In German
Blackwort
Waldkiefer
In French
Blackwort
Pin sylvestre
In Spanish
Blackwort
Pinus sylvestris
In Greek
Blackwort
Σκωτσέζοι πεύκο
In Portuguese
Blackwort
Pinheiro-da-escócia
In Polish
Blackwort
Sosna zwyczajna
In Latin
Blackwort
Scott abiit
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Coniferophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Pinopsida
Family
Boraginaceae
Pinaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
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Subfamily
Boraginoideae
Pinoideae
Season and Care of Comfrey and Scot Pine
Season and care of Comfrey and Scot Pine is important to know. While considering everything about Comfrey and Scot Pine Care, growing season is an essential factor. Comfrey season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Scot Pine season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Comfrey is Loam, Sand and for Scot Pine is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Comfrey is Acidic, Neutral and for Scot Pine is Acidic, Neutral.
Comfrey and Scot Pine Physical Information
Comfrey and Scot Pine physical information is very important for comparison. Comfrey height is 20.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Scot Pine height is 910.00 cm and width 760.00 cm. The color specification of Comfrey and Scot Pine are as follows:
Comfrey flower color: White and Light Pink
Comfrey leaf color: Red, Green and Copper
Scot Pine flower color: Purple, Red and Tan
- Scot Pine leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Care of Comfrey and Scot Pine
Care of Comfrey and Scot Pine include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Comfrey pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems and Remove dead leaves and Scot Pine pruning is done Prune once the plant is tall enough and Prune to stimulate growth. In summer Comfrey needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Scot Pine needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.