Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Fruit
Types
Symphytum officinale (common comfrey), Symphytum asperum (rough comfrey)
Fruit
Habitat
Cold Regions, stream banks
Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-11
4-8
Sunset Zone
21,22
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Light Pink
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Orange Red
Red, Dark Red
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
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oval
Simple lobed or unlobed
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
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
Early Spring, Spring
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Root Division, Transplanting
Semi-hardwood and hardwood cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Water daily during growing season
Keep ground moist, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather
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
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
Birds
Plant Tolerance
Shallow soil, Sun
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single, Double
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Ants, Butterflies, pollinators
Birds
Allergy
Antibacterial, Peripheral Edema
Anaphylaxis, gastro-intestinal problems, Itchiness, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Bouquets, Informal Hedge, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes, Wild gardens
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
anti-inflammatory, Anti-oxidant, Gout, Insomnia, Soothing and relieving pain
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Twigs
Flowers, Fruits
Other Uses
Used for its medicinal properties
Air freshner, Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, Cake, Edible syrup, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used to make juice
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Groundcover, Hedges, Mixed Border, Tropical
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
Symphytum asperum
PRUNUS cerasus
Common Name
Comfrey,Black Root, Blackwort, Bruisewort
Pie Cherry, Sour Cherry, Tart Cherry
In Hindi
Blackwort
Sour cherry
In German
Blackwort
Sauerkirsche
In French
Blackwort
Prunus cerasus
In Spanish
Blackwort
Prunus cerasus
In Greek
Blackwort
Sour cherry
In Portuguese
Blackwort
Ginja
In Polish
Blackwort
Wiśnia pospolita
In Latin
Blackwort
Prunus cerasus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Boraginaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Boraginoideae
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Season and Care of Comfrey and Sour Cherry
Season and care of Comfrey and Sour Cherry is important to know. While considering everything about Comfrey and Sour Cherry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Comfrey season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Sour Cherry season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Comfrey is Loam, Sand and for Sour Cherry is Loam while the PH of soil for Comfrey is Acidic, Neutral and for Sour Cherry is Acidic, Neutral.
Comfrey and Sour Cherry Physical Information
Comfrey and Sour Cherry physical information is very important for comparison. Comfrey height is 20.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Sour Cherry height is 300.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Comfrey and Sour Cherry are as follows:
Comfrey flower color: White and Light Pink
Comfrey leaf color: Red, Green and Copper
Sour Cherry flower color: White
- Sour Cherry leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Comfrey and Sour Cherry
Care of Comfrey and Sour Cherry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Comfrey pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems and Remove dead leaves and Sour Cherry 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 Sour Cherry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.