Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Fern
Origin
Europe, Russia
Australia
Types
Symphytum officinale (common comfrey), Symphytum asperum (rough comfrey)
Polystichum solitarium
Habitat
Cold Regions, stream banks
Shady Edge, Woodland Garden Dappled Shade
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-11
9-11
Habit
Upright/Erect
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Flower Color
White, Light Pink
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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
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Oval
Saw-tooth like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Shade, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
All year
Tolerances
-
Drought, Dry Conditions, Light Frost, Shade areas, Variety of soil types
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Root Division, Transplanting
Divison, From Rhizomes, Spores
Plant Maintenance
Low
Low
Watering Requirements
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Water daily during growing season
when new, water every week
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Shade, 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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Stem spot
Pests and diseases free
Plant Tolerance
Shallow soil, Sun
Drought, Dry Conditions, Light Frost, Shade areas, Variety of soil types
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Invasive
Sometimes
Sometimes
Attracts
Ants, Butterflies, pollinators
Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Antibacterial, Peripheral Edema
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Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Acne, Beautiful Skin, Reduce Bruises, Remove blemishes
Good for skin
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Fixes Nitrogen
Air purification, Food for animals
Medicinal Uses
Asthma, Diarrhea, Obesity, Osteoarthritis
Poultice, Sore throat, Tonsillitis
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Twigs
Leaves, Root, Stem
Other Uses
Used for its medicinal properties
Used as Ornamental plant, 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
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Tropical, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
Symphytum asperum
Polystichum munitum
Common Name
Comfrey,Black Root, Blackwort, Bruisewort
Swordfern, western swordfern
In Hindi
Blackwort
Swordfern
In German
Blackwort
Sword Fern
In French
Blackwort
Epée Fern
In Spanish
Blackwort
helecho espada
In Greek
Blackwort
ξίφος φτέρη
In Portuguese
Blackwort
espada Fern
In Polish
Blackwort
Miecz Fern
In Latin
Blackwort
Fern gladio
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Pteridophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Filicopsida
Order
Lamiales
Polypodiales
Family
Boraginaceae
Dryopteridaceae
Genus
Symphytum
Polystichum
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
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Subfamily
Boraginoideae
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Season and Care of Comfrey and Swordfern
Season and care of Comfrey and Swordfern is important to know. While considering everything about Comfrey and Swordfern Care, growing season is an essential factor. Comfrey season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Swordfern season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Comfrey is Loam, Sand and for Swordfern is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Comfrey is Acidic, Neutral and for Swordfern is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Comfrey and Swordfern Physical Information
Comfrey and Swordfern physical information is very important for comparison. Comfrey height is 20.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Swordfern height is 120.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Comfrey and Swordfern are as follows:
Care of Comfrey and Swordfern
Care of Comfrey and Swordfern include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Comfrey pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems and Remove dead leaves and Swordfern 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 Swordfern needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.