Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Europe, Russia/Siberia, Western Asia
Europe, Russia
Types
-
Symphytum officinale (common comfrey), Symphytum asperum (rough comfrey)
Habitat
Alpine Meadows, Mediterranean region, Rock outcrops, Slopes, Woodlands
Cold Regions, stream banks
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
6-11
Sunset Zone
1 - 7,15 - 17
21,22
Habit
Pyramidal
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
-
White, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Red, Green, Copper
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Blue Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Blue Green, Gray Green
Red, Dark Green, Burgundy, Bronze
Leaf Shape
Needle like
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
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
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Spring
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Root Division, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained, Medium, 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
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune once the plant is tall enough, Prune to stimulate growth
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
14-14-14 Fertilizer, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, can go long without fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Adelgids, Bark beetles, Blister Rust, Canker, Sawfly Larvae, Spruce spider mite, White pine weevil
Aphids, Stem spot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Shallow soil, Sun
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Attracts
Birds, Insects
Ants, Butterflies, pollinators
Allergy
-
Antibacterial, Peripheral Edema
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Decorating walls, Ground Cover, Landscape Designing, Mixed Border, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc., Used for making hedges
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
Application in Furniture, Condiment, Food for animals, Paper pulp, Showy Purposes, Used as Christmas Tree, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used for Landscaping
Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Screening, Wind Break, Shade Trees
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Groundcover, Hedges, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
Pinus balfouriana
Symphytum asperum
Common Name
Foxtail pine
Comfrey,Black Root, Blackwort, Bruisewort
In Hindi
foxtail pine
Blackwort
In German
foxtail Kiefer
Blackwort
In French
sétaire pin
Blackwort
In Spanish
pino de cola de zorra
Blackwort
In Greek
αλωπέκουρου πεύκο
Blackwort
In Portuguese
pinho foxtail
Blackwort
In Polish
włośnica sosny
Blackwort
In Latin
panicum pinus
Blackwort
Phylum
Coniferophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Pinopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Pinaceae
Boraginaceae
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Pinoideae
Boraginoideae
Season and Care of Foxtail pine and Comfrey
Season and care of Foxtail pine and Comfrey is important to know. While considering everything about Foxtail pine and Comfrey Care, growing season is an essential factor. Foxtail pine season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Comfrey season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Foxtail pine is Loam, Sand and for Comfrey is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Foxtail pine is Acidic, Neutral and for Comfrey is Acidic, Neutral.
Foxtail pine and Comfrey Physical Information
Foxtail pine and Comfrey physical information is very important for comparison. Foxtail pine height is 1,000.00 cm and width 200.00 cm whereas Comfrey height is 20.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Foxtail pine and Comfrey are as follows:
Foxtail pine flower color:
Foxtail pine leaf color: Green
Comfrey flower color: White and Light Pink
- Comfrey leaf color: Red, Green and Copper
Care of Foxtail pine and Comfrey
Care of Foxtail pine and Comfrey include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Foxtail pine pruning is done Prune once the plant is tall enough and Prune to stimulate growth and Comfrey pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems and Remove dead leaves. In summer Foxtail pine 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.