Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Broadleaf Evergreen
Types
Abutilon
Symphytum officinale (common comfrey), Symphytum asperum (rough comfrey)
Habitat
subtropical regions
Cold Regions, stream banks
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-10
6-11
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Pink, Peach
White, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green, Ivory
Red, Green, Copper
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green, Ivory
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green, Ivory
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green, Ivory
Red, Dark Green, Burgundy, Bronze
Leaf Shape
Maple shaped
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
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Root Division, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained, Requires regular watering
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
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 branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
20-20-20 amount
14-14-14 Fertilizer, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, can go long without fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Abutilon mosaic virus, Aphids, Beetles, Scale
Aphids, Stem spot
Plant Tolerance
-
Shallow soil, Sun
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies, Flying insects, Hummingbirds
Ants, Butterflies, pollinators
Allergy
-
Antibacterial, Peripheral Edema
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bonsai, Cut Flowers, Decorating walls, Hanging Basket, small hedge, Used as an interior landscaping species
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, Twigs
Other Uses
Cut Flowers, Decoration Purposes, Grown in botanical gardens as a specimen, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for Landscaping
Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Groundcover, Hedges, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
ABUTILON 'Savitzii'
Symphytum asperum
Common Name
Flowering Maple, Parlour Maple
Comfrey,Black Root, Blackwort, Bruisewort
In Hindi
flowering maple
Blackwort
In German
Schönmalve
Blackwort
In French
érable floraison
Blackwort
In Spanish
arce de floración
Blackwort
In Greek
ανθοφορία σφενδάμου
Blackwort
In Portuguese
de bordo florescimento
Blackwort
In Polish
klon kwitnienia
Blackwort
In Latin
Abutilon
Blackwort
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Malvaceae
Boraginaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Malvoideae
Boraginoideae
Season and Care of Flowering Maple and Comfrey
Season and care of Flowering Maple and Comfrey is important to know. While considering everything about Flowering Maple and Comfrey Care, growing season is an essential factor. Flowering Maple season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Comfrey season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Flowering Maple is Loam, Sand and for Comfrey is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Flowering Maple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Comfrey is Acidic, Neutral.
Flowering Maple and Comfrey Physical Information
Flowering Maple and Comfrey physical information is very important for comparison. Flowering Maple height is 90.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Comfrey height is 20.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Flowering Maple and Comfrey are as follows:
Flowering Maple flower color: Pink and Peach
Flowering Maple leaf color: Green, Gray Green, Dark Green and Ivory
Comfrey flower color: White and Light Pink
- Comfrey leaf color: Red, Green and Copper
Care of Flowering Maple and Comfrey
Care of Flowering Maple and Comfrey include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Flowering Maple pruning is done Prune to stimulate growth, 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 Flowering Maple 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.