Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
Europe, Russia
South America, Argentina, Brazil
Types
Symphytum officinale (common comfrey), Symphytum asperum (rough comfrey)
Oxalis acetosella
Oxalis adenophylla
Oxalis albicans
Oxalis alpina
Habitat
Cold Regions, stream banks
Deep, Hardwood forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-11
7-9
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Light Pink
Pink, Light Pink, Rose
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Orange Red
Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Red, Green, Copper
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Blue Green
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Red, Dark Green, Burgundy, Bronze
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oval
Obcordate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
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
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Root Division, Transplanting
Corms or bulbs, From Rhizomes
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Water daily during growing season
Needs more water during establishment, Water Deeply, Water in morning to avoid prompting diseases
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
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove dead leaves
Cut or pinch the stems, Pinch Tips, Pinching, 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, Apply N-P-K
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Stem spot
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Shallow soil, Sun
Drought, Shade areas
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Ants, Butterflies, pollinators
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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
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Environmental Uses
Air purification, Fixes Nitrogen
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Asthma, Diarrhea, Obesity, Osteoarthritis
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Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Twigs
Flowers
Other Uses
Used for its medicinal properties
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Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Groundcover, Hedges, Mixed Border, Tropical
Container, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
Symphytum asperum
OXALIS articulata
Common Name
Comfrey,Black Root, Blackwort, Bruisewort
Sorrel, Wood Sorrel
In Hindi
Blackwort
sorrel
In German
Blackwort
Sauerampfer
In French
Blackwort
oseille
In Spanish
Blackwort
alazán
In Greek
Blackwort
οξαλίδα
In Portuguese
Blackwort
alazão
In Polish
Blackwort
szczaw
In Latin
Blackwort
varii,
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Lamiales
Oxalidales
Family
Boraginaceae
Oxalidaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Boraginoideae
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Season and Care of Comfrey and Sorrel
Season and care of Comfrey and Sorrel is important to know. While considering everything about Comfrey and Sorrel Care, growing season is an essential factor. Comfrey season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Sorrel season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Comfrey is Loam, Sand and for Sorrel is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Comfrey is Acidic, Neutral and for Sorrel is Acidic, Neutral.
Comfrey and Sorrel Physical Information
Comfrey and Sorrel physical information is very important for comparison. Comfrey height is 20.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Sorrel height is 15.20 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Comfrey and Sorrel are as follows:
Comfrey flower color: White and Light Pink
Comfrey leaf color: Red, Green and Copper
Sorrel flower color: Pink, Light Pink and Rose
- Sorrel leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Comfrey and Sorrel
Care of Comfrey and Sorrel include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Comfrey pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems and Remove dead leaves and Sorrel pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Pinch Tips, Pinching, 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 Sorrel needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.