Life Span
Perennial
Biennial and Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Flowering Plants
Origin
Europe, Russia
Europe, Northern Europe, Western Europe
Types
Symphytum officinale (common comfrey), Symphytum asperum (rough comfrey)
'Bellagio Apricot' begonia, 'Bellagio Blush' begonia, 'Bellagio Pink' begonia
Habitat
Cold Regions, stream banks
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-11
3-9
Habit
Upright/Erect
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color
White, Light Pink
White, Yellow, Red, Pink, Light Pink, Rose, Dark Red, Orange Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Red, Green, Copper
Light Green, Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green
Light Green, Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Blue Green
Light Green, Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Red, Dark Green, Burgundy, Bronze
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oval
Long Linear
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
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
-
Drought, Shade areas
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Root Division, Transplanting
Divison, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Low
Watering Requirements
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Water daily during growing season
Needs watering once a week
In Summer
Lots of watering
Moderate
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
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
Cut or pinch the stems, 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, fertilize in growing season, fertilize in spring, fertilize in summer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Stem spot
Fusarium wilt, Gray mold, Leaf spot, Root rot, Rust, Slugs
Plant Tolerance
Shallow soil, Sun
Drought, Shade areas
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single, Double, Semi-Double
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Ants, Butterflies, pollinators
-
Allergy
Antibacterial, Peripheral Edema
Asthma
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Bouquets, Cottage Garden
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
Bronchitis, Candidiasis, Cold, Digestive disorders, Dysentry, Haemoptysis, Liver problems, Menstrual Disorders, Scrofula, Swelling
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Twigs
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used for its medicinal properties
Food for animals
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Groundcover, Hedges, Mixed Border, Tropical
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
Symphytum asperum
DIANTHUS barbatus 'Heart Attack'
Common Name
Comfrey,Black Root, Blackwort, Bruisewort
Heart Attack Sweet William, Sweet William
In Hindi
Blackwort
स्वीट विलियम
In German
Blackwort
Bartn
In French
Blackwort
sweet william
In Spanish
Blackwort
Guillermo dulce
In Greek
Blackwort
είδος γαρύφαλλου
In Portuguese
Blackwort
william doce
In Polish
Blackwort
słodki William
In Latin
Blackwort
amaranthus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Lamiales
Caryophyllales
Family
Boraginaceae
Caryophyllaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Subfamily
Boraginoideae
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Season and Care of Comfrey and Sweet William
Season and care of Comfrey and Sweet William is important to know. While considering everything about Comfrey and Sweet William Care, growing season is an essential factor. Comfrey season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Sweet William season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Comfrey is Loam, Sand and for Sweet William is Loam while the PH of soil for Comfrey is Acidic, Neutral and for Sweet William is Neutral.
Comfrey and Sweet William Physical Information
Comfrey and Sweet William physical information is very important for comparison. Comfrey height is 20.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Sweet William height is 45.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Comfrey and Sweet William are as follows:
Comfrey flower color: White and Light Pink
Comfrey leaf color: Red, Green and Copper
Sweet William flower color: White, Yellow, Red, Pink, Light Pink, Rose, Dark Red and Orange Red
- Sweet William leaf color: Light Green, Blue Green and Gray Green
Care of Comfrey and Sweet William
Care of Comfrey and Sweet William include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Comfrey pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems and Remove dead leaves and Sweet William pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, 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 Sweet William needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Average Water.