Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Flowering Plants
Origin
Europe, Russia
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, North-Central United States, Central United States
Types
Symphytum officinale (common comfrey), Symphytum asperum (rough comfrey)
Penstemon
Habitat
Cold Regions, stream banks
Fields, open Woodlands, Wood Margins
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-11
3-8
Sunset Zone
21,22
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Light Pink
White, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Orange Red
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Red, Green, Copper
Dark Red
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green
Dark Red
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Blue Green
Dark Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Red, Dark Green, Burgundy, Bronze
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Leaf Shape
Oval
Lance-shaped to oblong
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
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Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Root Division, Transplanting
Root Division, Seedlings, Softwood cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Water daily during growing season
Average Water Needs
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
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial 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
Complete balanced fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Stem spot
Leaf spot, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Shallow soil, Sun
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Ants, Butterflies, pollinators
Birds, Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Allergy
Antibacterial, Peripheral Edema
Mild Allergen
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Borders, Wild gardens
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
Tooth ache
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Twigs
Root
Other Uses
Used for its medicinal properties
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Groundcover, Hedges, Mixed Border, Tropical
Cutflower, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
Symphytum asperum
PENSTEMON digitalis 'Husker Red'
Common Name
Comfrey,Black Root, Blackwort, Bruisewort
Husker Red Penstemon, Talus Slope Penstemon
In Hindi
Blackwort
Talus Slope Penstemon
In German
Blackwort
Gehängeschutt Penstemon
In French
Blackwort
Talus Slope Penstemon
In Spanish
Blackwort
Astrágalo pendiente Penstemon
In Greek
Blackwort
Αστράγαλος Κλίση Penstemon
In Portuguese
Blackwort
Talus Penstemon Slope
In Polish
Blackwort
Talus Slope Penstemon
In Latin
Blackwort
Talus Clivo Persicaria
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Lamiales
Scrophulariales
Family
Boraginaceae
Scrophulariaceae
Genus
Symphytum
Penstemon
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Boraginoideae
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Season and Care of Comfrey and Talus Slope Penstemon
Season and care of Comfrey and Talus Slope Penstemon is important to know. While considering everything about Comfrey and Talus Slope Penstemon Care, growing season is an essential factor. Comfrey season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Talus Slope Penstemon season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Comfrey is Loam, Sand and for Talus Slope Penstemon is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Comfrey is Acidic, Neutral and for Talus Slope Penstemon is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Comfrey and Talus Slope Penstemon Physical Information
Comfrey and Talus Slope Penstemon physical information is very important for comparison. Comfrey height is 20.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Talus Slope Penstemon height is 60.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Comfrey and Talus Slope Penstemon are as follows:
Comfrey flower color: White and Light Pink
Comfrey leaf color: Red, Green and Copper
Talus Slope Penstemon flower color: White and Light Pink
- Talus Slope Penstemon leaf color: Dark Red
Care of Comfrey and Talus Slope Penstemon
Care of Comfrey and Talus Slope Penstemon include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Comfrey pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems and Remove dead leaves and Talus Slope Penstemon 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 Talus Slope Penstemon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.