Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
North America, South America, Argentina, Brazil
Europe, Russia
Types
Bromeliad
Symphytum officinale (common comfrey), Symphytum asperum (rough comfrey)
Habitat
Rocky areas
Cold Regions, stream banks
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-15
6-11
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 12, 13, 14, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Orange
White, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Sandy Brown
Orange Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Red, Green, Copper
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Olive, Dark Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Red, Dark Green, Burgundy, Bronze
Leaf Shape
Succulent
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Root Division, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Requires watering in the growing season, Water more in summer
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
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
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
14-14-14 Fertilizer, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, can go long without fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Stem spot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Shallow soil, Sun
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Ants
Ants, Butterflies, pollinators
Allergy
Skin rash
Antibacterial, Peripheral Edema
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Acne, Beautiful Skin, Reduce Bruises, Remove blemishes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Fixes Nitrogen
Medicinal Uses
-
Asthma, Diarrhea, Obesity, Osteoarthritis
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Leaves, Twigs
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Tropical
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Groundcover, Hedges, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
DYCKIA remotiflora
Symphytum asperum
Common Name
Dyckia
Comfrey,Black Root, Blackwort, Bruisewort
In Hindi
डिकिया
Blackwort
In German
Dyckia
Blackwort
In French
Dyckia
Blackwort
In Spanish
Dyckia
Blackwort
In Greek
dyckia
Blackwort
In Portuguese
Dyckia
Blackwort
In Polish
dyckia
Blackwort
In Latin
dyckia
Blackwort
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Bromeliales
Lamiales
Family
Bromeliaceae
Boraginaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Pitcairnioideae
Boraginoideae
Season and Care of Dyckia and Comfrey
Season and care of Dyckia and Comfrey is important to know. While considering everything about Dyckia and Comfrey Care, growing season is an essential factor. Dyckia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Comfrey season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Dyckia is Sand and for Comfrey is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Dyckia is Acidic, Neutral and for Comfrey is Acidic, Neutral.
Dyckia and Comfrey Physical Information
Dyckia and Comfrey physical information is very important for comparison. Dyckia height is 27.90 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Comfrey height is 20.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Dyckia and Comfrey are as follows:
Dyckia flower color: Orange
Dyckia leaf color: Dark Green
Comfrey flower color: White and Light Pink
- Comfrey leaf color: Red, Green and Copper
Care of Dyckia and Comfrey
Care of Dyckia and Comfrey include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Dyckia 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 Dyckia 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.