Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Vegetable
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Africa, Asia
Europe, Russia
Types
esculentum, depressum, serpentium
Symphytum officinale (common comfrey), Symphytum asperum (rough comfrey)
Habitat
Anthropogenic, Wild
Cold Regions, stream banks
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-12
6-11
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Lavender
White, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
White, Purple, Plum, Black
Orange Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Red, Green, Copper
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Red, Dark Green, Burgundy, Bronze
Leaf Shape
Broad, Unlobed
Oval
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Root Division, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Water daily during growing season
In Summer
Average Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full 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 10-10-10 amount
14-14-14 Fertilizer, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, can go long without fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Beetles, Blight, Cutworms, Flea Beetles, Leaf spot, Red blotch
Aphids, Stem spot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Shallow soil, Sun
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Aphids, Beetles, Insects
Ants, Butterflies, pollinators
Allergy
contact allergic dermatitis, Headache, Itchiness
Antibacterial, Peripheral Edema
Aesthetic Uses
-
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Skin cleanser
Acne, Beautiful Skin, Reduce Bruises, Remove blemishes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Fixes Nitrogen
Medicinal Uses
Potassium, Rich in Iron, Vitamin C, Vitamin E, Vitamin K
Asthma, Diarrhea, Obesity, Osteoarthritis
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Leaves, Twigs
Other Uses
Food for animals, Used as a nutritious food item, Used for its medicinal properties
Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Groundcover, Hedges, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
SOLANUM melongena 'Ichiban'
Symphytum asperum
Common Name
Eggplant, Ichiban Eggplant, Japanese Eggplant
Comfrey,Black Root, Blackwort, Bruisewort
In German
Aubergine
Blackwort
In French
Aubergine
Blackwort
In Spanish
Berenjena
Blackwort
In Greek
Μελιτζάνα
Blackwort
In Portuguese
Berinjela
Blackwort
In Polish
Bakłażan
Blackwort
In Latin
Eggplant
Blackwort
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Solanaceae
Boraginaceae
Genus
Solanum L
Symphytum
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Solanoideae
Boraginoideae
Season and Care of Eggplant and Comfrey
Season and care of Eggplant and Comfrey is important to know. While considering everything about Eggplant and Comfrey Care, growing season is an essential factor. Eggplant season is Summer and Fall and Comfrey season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Eggplant is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Comfrey is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Eggplant is Neutral and for Comfrey is Acidic, Neutral.
Eggplant and Comfrey Physical Information
Eggplant and Comfrey physical information is very important for comparison. Eggplant height is 60.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Comfrey height is 20.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Eggplant and Comfrey are as follows:
Eggplant flower color: Lavender
Eggplant leaf color: Green
Comfrey flower color: White and Light Pink
- Comfrey leaf color: Red, Green and Copper
Care of Eggplant and Comfrey
Care of Eggplant and Comfrey include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Eggplant 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 Eggplant needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Comfrey needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.