Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Aquatics
Origin
Europe, Russia
Australia
Types
Symphytum officinale (common comfrey), Symphytum asperum (rough comfrey)
Marsilea quadrifolia, Marsilea hirsuta
Habitat
Cold Regions, stream banks
Bog Garden, Cultivated Beds
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-11
9-11
Habit
Upright/Erect
Mat-forming
Flower Color
White, Light Pink
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Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Leaf Color in Spring
Red, Green, Copper
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Blue Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Red, Dark Green, Burgundy, Bronze
Green
Leaf Shape
Oval
Four wedge-shaped leaflets
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
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
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
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Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Root Division, Transplanting
Spores
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Water daily during growing season
Needs very little water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Poorly 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
Organic Manure
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Stem spot
Aphids, Clover Clot
Plant Tolerance
Shallow soil, Sun
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Invasive
Sometimes
Sometimes
Attracts
Ants, Butterflies, pollinators
Frogs
Allergy
Antibacterial, Peripheral Edema
Beriberi, Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Ground Cover
Beauty Benefits
Acne, Beautiful Skin, Reduce Bruises, Remove blemishes
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Environmental Uses
Air purification, Fixes Nitrogen
Fixes Nitrogen
Medicinal Uses
Asthma, Diarrhea, Obesity, Osteoarthritis
Astringent
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Twigs
Seeds, Spores
Other Uses
Used for its medicinal properties
Used like flour, Used to make dough
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Groundcover, Hedges, Mixed Border, Tropical
Container, Houseplant, Tropical, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
Symphytum asperum
MARSILEA drummondii
Common Name
Comfrey,Black Root, Blackwort, Bruisewort
Common Nardoo, Pepperwort, Water Clover
In Hindi
Blackwort
Water Clover
In German
Blackwort
Wasser Klee
In French
Blackwort
Eau Clover
In Spanish
Blackwort
Agua trébol
In Greek
Blackwort
νερό Clover
In Portuguese
Blackwort
Clover água
In Polish
Blackwort
Woda Clover
In Latin
Blackwort
Trifolium aqua
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Pteridophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Filicopsida
Order
Lamiales
Hydropteridales
Family
Boraginaceae
Marsileaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
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Subfamily
Boraginoideae
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Season and Care of Comfrey and Water Clover
Season and care of Comfrey and Water Clover is important to know. While considering everything about Comfrey and Water Clover Care, growing season is an essential factor. Comfrey season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Water Clover season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Comfrey is Loam, Sand and for Water Clover is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Comfrey is Acidic, Neutral and for Water Clover is Acidic, Neutral.
Comfrey and Water Clover Physical Information
Comfrey and Water Clover physical information is very important for comparison. Comfrey height is 20.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Water Clover height is 10.20 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Comfrey and Water Clover are as follows:
Comfrey flower color: White and Light Pink
Comfrey leaf color: Red, Green and Copper
Water Clover flower color:
- Water Clover leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Comfrey and Water Clover
Care of Comfrey and Water Clover include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Comfrey pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems and Remove dead leaves and Water Clover 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 Water Clover needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.