Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Fruit
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Northeastern United States
Europe, Russia
Types
-
Symphytum officinale (common comfrey), Symphytum asperum (rough comfrey)
Habitat
Forests, meadows, River side, Riverbanks
Cold Regions, stream banks
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
6-11
Sunset Zone
2b, 3a, 3b, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23
21,22
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White
White, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Blue, Dark Blue, Black
Orange Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Red, Green, Copper
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Orange, Gold, Bronze
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Red, Dark Green, Burgundy, Bronze
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Root Division, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Needs Very high moisture, Sprinkle water over foliage
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Water daily during growing season
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
14-14-14 Fertilizer, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, can go long without fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Beetles, Flea Beetles, Leaf Hoppers, Leaf Rollers, Mealy bugs, Red blotch
Aphids, Stem spot
Plant Tolerance
Deer resistant, Drought, Heat And Humidity
Shallow soil, Sun
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
-
Ants, Butterflies, pollinators
Allergy
-
Antibacterial, Peripheral Edema
Aesthetic Uses
-
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Acne, Beautiful Skin, Reduce Bruises, Remove blemishes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Fixes Nitrogen
Medicinal Uses
Miscellany, Poultice
Asthma, Diarrhea, Obesity, Osteoarthritis
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves, Sap
Leaves, Twigs
Other Uses
Used as a dye
Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Vine
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Groundcover, Hedges, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
VITIS labrusca 'Concord'
Symphytum asperum
Common Name
Concord Grape, Fox Grape
Comfrey,Black Root, Blackwort, Bruisewort
In Hindi
Concord Grape
Blackwort
In German
Concord Grape
Blackwort
In French
Concord Grape
Blackwort
In Spanish
uva Concord
Blackwort
In Greek
σταφυλιού Concord
Blackwort
In Portuguese
uva Concord
Blackwort
In Polish
Concord winogron
Blackwort
In Latin
Concordia pluribus
Blackwort
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Vitaceae
Boraginaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
-
Boraginoideae
Season and Care of Concord Grape and Comfrey
Season and care of Concord Grape and Comfrey is important to know. While considering everything about Concord Grape and Comfrey Care, growing season is an essential factor. Concord Grape season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Comfrey season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Concord Grape is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Comfrey is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Concord Grape is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Comfrey is Acidic, Neutral.
Concord Grape and Comfrey Physical Information
Concord Grape and Comfrey physical information is very important for comparison. Concord Grape height is 300.00 cm and width 2.50 cm whereas Comfrey height is 20.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Concord Grape and Comfrey are as follows:
Concord Grape flower color: White
Concord Grape leaf color: Green
Comfrey flower color: White and Light Pink
- Comfrey leaf color: Red, Green and Copper
Care of Concord Grape and Comfrey
Care of Concord Grape and Comfrey include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Concord Grape pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Comfrey pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems and Remove dead leaves. In summer Concord Grape needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Comfrey needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.