Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Shrub
Broadleaf Evergreen
Types
Pixie Bush, Claypan Grass
Symphytum officinale (common comfrey), Symphytum asperum (rough comfrey)
Habitat
Desert, Dry areas
Cold Regions, stream banks
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
6-11
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Magenta, Rose
White, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light Pink
Orange Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Purple, Light Green, Gray Green
Red, Green, Copper
Leaf Color in Summer
Purple, Olive, Gray Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Purple, Olive, Gray Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Purple, Olive, Gray Green
Red, Dark Green, Burgundy, Bronze
Leaf Shape
Irregular
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Cold climate, Light Frost, Pollution
-
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Root Division, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Never Over-water, Requires watering in the growing season, Water when top layer of soil becomes dry
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Water daily during growing season
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Average Water
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in spring, Nitrogen, Phosphorous
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, Light Frost, Pollution
Shallow soil, Sun
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Hummingbirds
Ants, Butterflies, pollinators
Allergy
Skin irritation, Skin rash
Antibacterial, Peripheral Edema
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin and hair, Improve hair condition, Improve skin condition
Acne, Beautiful Skin, Reduce Bruises, Remove blemishes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects, Prevent Soil Erosion, Versatility
Air purification, Fixes Nitrogen
Medicinal Uses
-
Asthma, Diarrhea, Obesity, Osteoarthritis
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Leaves, Twigs
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, 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, Feature Plant, Foundation, Groundcover, Hedges, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Screening, Wind Break, Tropical
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Groundcover, Hedges, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
EREMOPHILA 'Valentine'
Symphytum asperum
Common Name
Poverty Bush, Fuchsia bush
Comfrey,Black Root, Blackwort, Bruisewort
In Hindi
एमु बुश
Blackwort
In German
Emu Bush
Blackwort
In French
Emu Bush
Blackwort
In Spanish
Emu Bush
Blackwort
In Greek
emu Μπους
Blackwort
In Portuguese
Emu de Bush
Blackwort
In Polish
Emu Bush
Blackwort
In Latin
Emu Bush
Blackwort
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Myoporaceae
Boraginaceae
Genus
Eremophila
Symphytum
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
-
Boraginoideae
Season and Care of Emu Bush and Comfrey
Season and care of Emu Bush and Comfrey is important to know. While considering everything about Emu Bush and Comfrey Care, growing season is an essential factor. Emu Bush season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Comfrey season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Emu Bush is Loam, Sand and for Comfrey is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Emu Bush is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Comfrey is Acidic, Neutral.
Emu Bush and Comfrey Physical Information
Emu Bush and Comfrey physical information is very important for comparison. Emu Bush height is 180.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Comfrey height is 20.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Emu Bush and Comfrey are as follows:
Emu Bush flower color: Magenta and Rose
Emu Bush leaf color: Purple, Light Green and Gray Green
Comfrey flower color: White and Light Pink
- Comfrey leaf color: Red, Green and Copper
Care of Emu Bush and Comfrey
Care of Emu Bush and Comfrey include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Emu Bush pruning is done Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, 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 Emu Bush 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.