Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Shrub
Origin
Europe, Russia
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, South-Central United States
Types
Symphytum officinale (common comfrey), Symphytum asperum (rough comfrey)
Euonymus americanus, Euonymus atropurpureus
Habitat
Cold Regions, stream banks
Shady Edge, Woodland Garden Dappled Shade
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-11
6-8
Sunset Zone
21,22
3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Light Pink
White, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Fruit Color
Orange Red
Magenta, Orange, Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Red, Green, Copper
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Blue Green
Yellow, Red, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Winter
Red, Dark Green, Burgundy, Bronze
-
Leaf Shape
Oval
Lance shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Early Summer
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Root Division, Transplanting
Seedlings, Semi-hardwood cuttings
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
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full 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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Stem spot
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Shallow soil, Sun
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Ants, Butterflies, pollinators
Birds, Deers
Allergy
Antibacterial, Peripheral Edema
Diarrhea, poisonous if ingested
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
-
Beauty Benefits
Acne, Beautiful Skin, Reduce Bruises, Remove blemishes
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Fixes Nitrogen
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Asthma, Diarrhea, Obesity, Osteoarthritis
constipation, Liver problems, Malaria, Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Twigs
Bark, Root, Seeds
Other Uses
Used for its medicinal properties
The powdered bark is believed to eliminate dandruff, Used to make tea in cases of uterine prolapse, vomiting of blood
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Groundcover, Hedges, Mixed Border, Tropical
Mixed Border
Botanical Name
Symphytum asperum
EUONYMUS americanus
Common Name
Comfrey,Black Root, Blackwort, Bruisewort
Strawberry bush, American strawberry bush, Bursting-heart
In Hindi
Blackwort
Strawberry Bush
In German
Blackwort
Strawberry Bush
In French
Blackwort
Strawberry Bush
In Spanish
Blackwort
Fresa Bush
In Greek
Blackwort
φράουλα Μπους
In Portuguese
Blackwort
Morango de Bush
In Polish
Blackwort
Strawberry Bush
In Latin
Blackwort
Classic Bush
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Lamiales
Celastrales
Family
Boraginaceae
Celastraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Boraginoideae
Celastroideae
Season and Care of Comfrey and Strawberry Bush
Season and care of Comfrey and Strawberry Bush is important to know. While considering everything about Comfrey and Strawberry Bush Care, growing season is an essential factor. Comfrey season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Strawberry Bush season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Comfrey is Loam, Sand and for Strawberry Bush is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Comfrey is Acidic, Neutral and for Strawberry Bush is Acidic, Neutral.
Comfrey and Strawberry Bush Physical Information
Comfrey and Strawberry Bush physical information is very important for comparison. Comfrey height is 20.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Strawberry Bush height is 90.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Comfrey and Strawberry Bush are as follows:
Comfrey flower color: White and Light Pink
Comfrey leaf color: Red, Green and Copper
Strawberry Bush flower color: White and Ivory
- Strawberry Bush leaf color: Green
Care of Comfrey and Strawberry Bush
Care of Comfrey and Strawberry Bush include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Comfrey pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems and Remove dead leaves and Strawberry Bush 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 Strawberry Bush needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.