Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Grass
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
North America, South America, Europe, Southern Africa, Asia
Europe, Russia
Types
Hordeum jubatum
Symphytum officinale (common comfrey), Symphytum asperum (rough comfrey)
Habitat
Cultivated Beds
Cold Regions, stream banks
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
6-11
Flower Color
Green
White, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Orange Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green, Gray Green
Red, Green, Copper
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Red, Dark Green, Burgundy, Bronze
Plant Season
-
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
-
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
Root Division, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
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
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
-
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Nitrogen
14-14-14 Fertilizer, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, can go long without fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
wheat rust
Aphids, Stem spot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Shallow soil, Sun
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Invasive
Sometimes
Sometimes
Attracts
Birds
Ants, Butterflies, pollinators
Allergy
Pollen
Antibacterial, Peripheral Edema
Aesthetic Uses
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
Swollen eyelids
Asthma, Diarrhea, Obesity, Osteoarthritis
Part of Plant Used
Root, Seeds
Leaves, Twigs
Other Uses
Roasted seed is used as a coffee substitute, Used as a cereal in making bread, porridge
Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Dried Flower/Everlasting, Edible, Wildflower
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Groundcover, Hedges, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
HORDEUM jubatum
Symphytum asperum
Common Name
Foxtail Barley, Wild Barley
Comfrey,Black Root, Blackwort, Bruisewort
In Hindi
Foxtail Barley
Blackwort
In German
Mähnengerste
Blackwort
In French
Foxtail Barley
Blackwort
In Spanish
La cebada de cola de zorra
Blackwort
In Greek
αλωπέκουρου Κριθάρι
Blackwort
In Portuguese
Foxtail Barley
Blackwort
In Polish
włośnica Jęczmień
Blackwort
In Latin
Hordeum foxtail
Blackwort
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Poaceae
Boraginaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Pooideae
Boraginoideae
Season and Care of Foxtail Barley and Comfrey
Season and care of Foxtail Barley and Comfrey is important to know. While considering everything about Foxtail Barley and Comfrey Care, growing season is an essential factor. Foxtail Barley season is and Comfrey season is . The type of soil for Foxtail Barley is Loam, Sand and for Comfrey is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Foxtail Barley is and for Comfrey is Acidic, Neutral.
Foxtail Barley and Comfrey Physical Information
Foxtail Barley and Comfrey physical information is very important for comparison. Foxtail Barley 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 Foxtail Barley and Comfrey are as follows:
Foxtail Barley flower color: Green
Foxtail Barley leaf color: Green, Light Green and Gray Green
Comfrey flower color: White and Light Pink
- Comfrey leaf color: Red, Green and Copper
Care of Foxtail Barley and Comfrey
Care of Foxtail Barley and Comfrey include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Foxtail Barley pruning is done and Comfrey pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems and Remove dead leaves. In summer Foxtail Barley 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.