Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Europe, Russia
Southeastern United States
Types
Symphytum officinale (common comfrey), Symphytum asperum (rough comfrey)
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Habitat
Cold Regions, stream banks
Dappled Shade, Sunny Edge, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-11
6-9
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Light Pink
Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Orange Red
Green, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Red, Green, Copper
Olive
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green
Olive
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Blue Green
Olive
Leaf Color in Winter
Red, Dark Green, Burgundy, Bronze
Olive
Leaf Shape
Oval
Long, Alternate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Root Division, Transplanting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Water daily during growing season
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Compost
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Stem spot
Fungal Diseases
Plant Tolerance
Shallow soil, Sun
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Ants, Butterflies, pollinators
Dogs
Allergy
Antibacterial, Peripheral Edema
Hypertonia, Nausea, Spasms, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Borders
Beauty Benefits
Acne, Beautiful Skin, Reduce Bruises, Remove blemishes
Good for skin
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Fixes Nitrogen
Erosion control
Medicinal Uses
Asthma, Diarrhea, Obesity, Osteoarthritis
Antibacterial, Appetizer, Expectorant, Homeopathy
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Twigs
Fruits
Other Uses
Used for its medicinal properties
Used as essential oil, Used in flavouring curries, teas, Used to sweeten the breath
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Groundcover, Hedges, Mixed Border, Tropical
Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Tropical, Wildflower
Botanical Name
Symphytum asperum
ILLICIUM parviflorum
Common Name
Comfrey,Black Root, Blackwort, Bruisewort
Chinese Star Anise, Badiam
In Hindi
Blackwort
चक्र फूल
In German
Blackwort
Sternanis
In French
Blackwort
Anis étoilé
In Spanish
Blackwort
Anís estrellado
In Greek
Blackwort
Γλυκάνισο
In Portuguese
Blackwort
Star Anise
In Latin
Blackwort
Star Anise
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Lamiales
Illiciales
Family
Boraginaceae
Illiciaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms
Subfamily
Boraginoideae
Illicioideae
Season and Care of Comfrey and Star Anise
Season and care of Comfrey and Star Anise is important to know. While considering everything about Comfrey and Star Anise Care, growing season is an essential factor. Comfrey season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Star Anise season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Comfrey is Loam, Sand and for Star Anise is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Comfrey is Acidic, Neutral and for Star Anise is Acidic, Neutral.
Comfrey and Star Anise Physical Information
Comfrey and Star Anise physical information is very important for comparison. Comfrey height is 20.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Star Anise height is 180.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Comfrey and Star Anise are as follows:
Comfrey flower color: White and Light Pink
Comfrey leaf color: Red, Green and Copper
Star Anise flower color: Yellow green
- Star Anise leaf color: Olive
Care of Comfrey and Star Anise
Care of Comfrey and Star Anise include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Comfrey pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems and Remove dead leaves and Star Anise 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 Star Anise needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.