Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Flowering Plants, Herbs
Origin
Europe, Russia
Australia
Types
Symphytum officinale (common comfrey), Symphytum asperum (rough comfrey)
Xerochrysum bracteatum
Habitat
Cold Regions, stream banks
Terrestrial
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-11
10-11
Habit
Upright/Erect
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color
White, Light Pink
Orange, Gold
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Red, Green, Copper
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Blue Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Red, Dark Green, Burgundy, Bronze
Light Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
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, Late Fall
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Root Division, Transplanting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Low
Watering Requirements
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Water daily during growing season
Needs less watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Well-aerated
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Loam, Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full 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
General garden fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Stem spot
Pests and diseases free
Plant Tolerance
Shallow soil, Sun
Drought, Heat Tolerance
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single, Double
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Ants, Butterflies, pollinators
-
Allergy
Antibacterial, Peripheral Edema
-
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes, Water gardening
Beauty Benefits
Acne, Beautiful Skin, Reduce Bruises, Remove blemishes
Good for the Scalp, Removes dandruff, Stops hair loss
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Fixes Nitrogen
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Asthma, Diarrhea, Obesity, Osteoarthritis
anti-allergy, anti-inflammatory, Antiseptic, Antispasmodic, Fungicidal
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Twigs
Flowers
Other Uses
Used for its medicinal properties
Oil is used for aromatherapy, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Groundcover, Hedges, Mixed Border, Tropical
Bog Garden, Lawns and Turf
Botanical Name
Symphytum asperum
XEROCHRYSUM bracteatum 'Copper'
Common Name
Comfrey,Black Root, Blackwort, Bruisewort
Dreamtime Copper Strawflower, Strawflower
In Hindi
Blackwort
strawflower
In German
Blackwort
Strohblume
In French
Blackwort
strawflower
In Spanish
Blackwort
strawflower
In Greek
Blackwort
strawflower
In Portuguese
Blackwort
strawflower
In Polish
Blackwort
strawflower
In Latin
Blackwort
strawflower
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Boraginaceae
Asteraceae
Genus
Symphytum
Xerochrysum
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Boraginoideae
Asteroideae
Season and Care of Comfrey and Strawflower
Season and care of Comfrey and Strawflower is important to know. While considering everything about Comfrey and Strawflower Care, growing season is an essential factor. Comfrey season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Strawflower season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Comfrey is Loam, Sand and for Strawflower is Loam while the PH of soil for Comfrey is Acidic, Neutral and for Strawflower is Neutral.
Comfrey and Strawflower Physical Information
Comfrey and Strawflower physical information is very important for comparison. Comfrey height is 20.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Strawflower height is 25.40 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Comfrey and Strawflower are as follows:
Comfrey flower color: White and Light Pink
Comfrey leaf color: Red, Green and Copper
Strawflower flower color: Orange and Gold
- Strawflower leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Comfrey and Strawflower
Care of Comfrey and Strawflower include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Comfrey pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems and Remove dead leaves and Strawflower 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 Strawflower needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.