Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Grass
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Middle Africa
Europe, Russia
Types
Perennial Grass
Symphytum officinale (common comfrey), Symphytum asperum (rough comfrey)
Habitat
Floodplains, Forest margins, Tropical regions, waterways, Wet lands, Woodlands
Cold Regions, stream banks
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-11
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
Sandy Brown
White, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Purple
Red, Green, Copper
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Purple
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Purple
Red, Dark Green, Burgundy, Bronze
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Cold climate, Drought, Salt
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Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Budding, Seedlings
Root Division, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Low
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering, 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, Alkaline
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 dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Nitrogen, organic fertlizers
14-14-14 Fertilizer, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, can go long without fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Insects, Red blotch
Aphids, Stem spot
Plant Tolerance
Cold climate, Drought, Salt
Shallow soil, Sun
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Flying insects
Ants, Butterflies, pollinators
Allergy
Asthma, breathing problems
Antibacterial, Peripheral Edema
Aesthetic Uses
-
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Acne, Beautiful Skin, Reduce Bruises, Remove blemishes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Amazing growth rate, Food for animals, Food for insects, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shelter for wildlife, Wildlife, Windbreak
Air purification, Fixes Nitrogen
Medicinal Uses
Eye Problems, Headache, Skin Disorders, Wounds
Asthma, Diarrhea, Obesity, Osteoarthritis
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Seeds
Leaves, Twigs
Other Uses
Food for animals, Used As Food
Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Groundcover, Hedges, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
PENNISETUM purpureum 'Prince'
Symphytum asperum
Common Name
Elephant Grass
Comfrey,Black Root, Blackwort, Bruisewort
In Hindi
हाथी घास
Blackwort
In German
Elefantengras
Blackwort
In French
l'herbe à éléphant
Blackwort
In Spanish
pasto elefante
Blackwort
In Greek
ελέφαντα χόρτο
Blackwort
In Portuguese
capim-elefante
Blackwort
In Polish
trawa słoniowa
Blackwort
In Latin
elephanti herba
Blackwort
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Poaceae
Boraginaceae
Genus
Pennisetum
Symphytum
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Panicoideae
Boraginoideae
Season and Care of Elephant Grass and Comfrey
Season and care of Elephant Grass and Comfrey is important to know. While considering everything about Elephant Grass and Comfrey Care, growing season is an essential factor. Elephant Grass season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Comfrey season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Elephant Grass is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Comfrey is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Elephant Grass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Comfrey is Acidic, Neutral.
Elephant Grass and Comfrey Physical Information
Elephant Grass and Comfrey physical information is very important for comparison. Elephant Grass height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Comfrey height is 20.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Elephant Grass and Comfrey are as follows:
Elephant Grass flower color: Sandy Brown
Elephant Grass leaf color: Purple
Comfrey flower color: White and Light Pink
- Comfrey leaf color: Red, Green and Copper
Care of Elephant Grass and Comfrey
Care of Elephant Grass and Comfrey include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Elephant Grass pruning is done Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Comfrey pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems and Remove dead leaves. In summer Elephant Grass 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.