Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Ornamental Plants
Origin
Europe, Russia
North America, Mexico, Latin America and the Caribbean, Central America, South America
Types
Symphytum officinale (common comfrey), Symphytum asperum (rough comfrey)
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Habitat
Cold Regions, stream banks
Terrestrial, Tropical Forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-11
-9999
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Light Pink
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Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Leaf Color in Spring
Red, Green, Copper
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Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green
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Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Blue Green
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Leaf Color in Winter
Red, Dark Green, Burgundy, Bronze
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Leaf Shape
Oval
Globe shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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
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Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container
How to Plant?
Root Division, Transplanting
Root Division
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Water daily during growing season
Drought Tolerant
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 damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
14-14-14 Fertilizer, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, can go long without fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Stem spot
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Shallow soil, Sun
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
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Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Attracts
Ants, Butterflies, pollinators
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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
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Environmental Uses
Air purification, Fixes Nitrogen
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Asthma, Diarrhea, Obesity, Osteoarthritis
Diabetes
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Twigs
Leaves
Other Uses
Used for its medicinal properties
Used as Ornamental plant
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, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
Symphytum asperum
STENOCEREUS kerberi
Common Name
Comfrey,Black Root, Blackwort, Bruisewort
Cereus kerberi, Rathbunia kerberi, Cleistocactus kerberi
In Spanish
Blackwort
Sina
In Portuguese
Blackwort
Sina
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Equisetopsida
Order
Lamiales
Caryophyllales
Family
Boraginaceae
Cactaceae
Genus
Symphytum
Stenocereus
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Subfamily
Boraginoideae
Cactaceae, Cactoideae
Season and Care of Comfrey and Sina
Season and care of Comfrey and Sina is important to know. While considering everything about Comfrey and Sina Care, growing season is an essential factor. Comfrey season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Sina season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Comfrey is Loam, Sand and for Sina is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Comfrey is Acidic, Neutral and for Sina is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Comfrey and Sina Physical Information
Comfrey and Sina physical information is very important for comparison. Comfrey height is 20.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Sina height is 30.00 cm and width 15.00 cm. The color specification of Comfrey and Sina are as follows:
Care of Comfrey and Sina
Care of Comfrey and Sina include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Comfrey pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems and Remove dead leaves and Sina pruning is done 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 Sina needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.