Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Herbs
Origin
Europe, Russia
Europe, Asia
Types
Symphytum officinale (common comfrey), Symphytum asperum (rough comfrey)
Thodopuza, Red streaked, Alleppey
Habitat
Cold Regions, stream banks
Loamy soils, Tropical Forests, Tropical regions, Well Drained
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-11
7-11
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
9-1
Sunset Zone
21,22
Not Available
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Light Pink
Green, Light Green, Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available, Orange Red
Tan, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Red, Green, Copper
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Blue Green
Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Red, Dark Green, Burgundy, Bronze
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oval
Long Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Mid Spring
Tolerances
Not Available
Heat Tolerance, Humidity
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Root Division, Transplanting
From Rhizomes, Root Division
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Water daily during growing season
Keep ground moist, Requires watering in the growing season
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
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
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove dead leaves
Cut back old stems to the ground, Prune after harvesting, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
14-14-14 Fertilizer, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, can go long without fertilizers
Compost, Fertilize the soil before planting, organic fertlizers
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Stem spot
Aphids, Leaf Hoppers, Mites, Scale, Snails
Plant Tolerance
Shallow soil, Sun
Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Shallow soil
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Edible Fruit
No
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Not Available
Invasive
Sometimes
Sometimes
Attracts
Ants, Butterflies, pollinators
Aphids, Caterpillar, Mites, Rabbits, Snails
Allergy
Antibacterial, Peripheral Edema
Abdominal distension, Blurred vision, Oral Allergy
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Acne, Beautiful Skin, Reduce Bruises, Remove blemishes
Acne, Anti-ageing, Blackheads, Blood purifying, Making cosmetics, Natural Sunscreen, Remove blemishes, Skin inflammation
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Fixes Nitrogen
Fixes Nitrogen, Prevent weeds, Provides ground cover
Medicinal Uses
Asthma, Diarrhea, Obesity, Osteoarthritis
Abdominal Disease, Acne, Alzheimer’s Disease, Antibacterial, antimicrobial, Antiseptic, Antispasmodic, Atherosclerosis, Brain disease, Carminative, Cold, Diarrhea, Digestion problems, Eczema, Liver problems, Menstrual Cramps, Treat Parasitic Intestinal Worms, Treatment of ulcers, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Twigs
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used for its medicinal properties
Cosmetics, Culinary use, Used as an ointment, Used as colouring in foods, Used as insect repellent
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Groundcover, Hedges, Mixed Border, Tropical
Alpine, Cutflower, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
Symphytum asperum
Curcuma longa
Common Name
Comfrey,Black Root, Blackwort, Bruisewort
Turmeric, Curcuma
In German
Blackwort
Kurkuma
In French
Blackwort
curcuma
In Spanish
Blackwort
Curcuma longa
In Greek
Blackwort
κουρκούμη
In Portuguese
Blackwort
curcuma
In Polish
Blackwort
kurkuma
In Latin
Blackwort
turmeric
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Lamiales
Zingiberales
Family
Boraginaceae
Zingiberaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Zingibereae
Subfamily
Boraginoideae
Zingiberoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Comfrey and Turmeric
Season and care of Comfrey and Turmeric is important to know. While considering everything about Comfrey and Turmeric Care, growing season is an essential factor. Comfrey season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Turmeric season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Comfrey is Loam, Sand and for Turmeric is Loam while the PH of soil for Comfrey is Acidic, Neutral and for Turmeric is Neutral.
Comfrey and Turmeric Physical Information
Comfrey and Turmeric physical information is very important for comparison. Comfrey height is 20.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Turmeric height is 50.00 cm and width 100.00 cm. The color specification of Comfrey and Turmeric are as follows:
Comfrey flower color: White and Light Pink
Comfrey leaf color: Red, Green and Copper
Turmeric flower color: GreenLight Green and Yellow green
- Turmeric leaf color: Green
Care of Comfrey and Turmeric
Care of Comfrey and Turmeric include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Comfrey pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems and Remove dead leaves and Turmeric pruning is done Cut back old stems to the ground, Prune after harvesting, 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 Turmeric needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.