Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Herbs
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Europe, Western Asia, India
Europe, Russia
Types
Not Available
Symphytum officinale (common comfrey), Symphytum asperum (rough comfrey)
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Fields, meadows
Cold Regions, stream banks
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
6-11
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Sunset Zone
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
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Yellow
White, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available, Orange Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Red, Green, Copper
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Red, Dark Green, Burgundy, Bronze
Leaf Shape
bipinnate
Oval
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
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
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Runners, Seedlings
Root Division, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Do Not over Water, Drought Tolerant, 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
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
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
Pest Free
Aphids, Stem spot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Shallow soil, Sun
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Invasive
Sometimes
Sometimes
Attracts
Bees, Beetles, Butterflies, Flies
Ants, Butterflies, pollinators
Allergy
Anaphylaxis, Asthma, conjunctivitis, Rhinitis
Antibacterial, Peripheral Edema
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Acne, Beautiful Skin, Reduce Bruises, Remove blemishes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Fixes Nitrogen
Medicinal Uses
Antispasmodic, bowel syndrome, Sedative, Stomachic
Asthma, Diarrhea, Obesity, Osteoarthritis
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Herb
Leaves, Twigs
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea, Used in herbal medicines
Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Groundcover, Hedges, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
MATRICARIA recutita
Symphytum asperum
Common Name
German Chamomile, Scented Mayweed
Comfrey,Black Root, Blackwort, Bruisewort
In Hindi
जर्मन कैमोमाइल
Blackwort
In German
Echte Kamille
Blackwort
In French
Matricaria recutita
Blackwort
In Spanish
Matricaria recutita
Blackwort
In Greek
γερμανικό χαμομήλι
Blackwort
In Portuguese
Camomila vulgar
Blackwort
In Polish
Rumianek pospolity
Blackwort
In Latin
Matricaria chamomilla
Blackwort
Phylum
Anthophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Asteraceae
Boraginaceae
Genus
Matricaria
Symphytum
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Anthemideae
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Boraginoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of German Chamomile and Comfrey
Season and care of German Chamomile and Comfrey is important to know. While considering everything about German Chamomile and Comfrey Care, growing season is an essential factor. German Chamomile season is Summer and Fall and Comfrey season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for German Chamomile is Loam, Sand and for Comfrey is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for German Chamomile is Acidic, Neutral and for Comfrey is Acidic, Neutral.
German Chamomile and Comfrey Physical Information
German Chamomile and Comfrey physical information is very important for comparison. German Chamomile height is 20.20 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Comfrey height is 20.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of German Chamomile and Comfrey are as follows:
German Chamomile flower color: White and Yellow
German Chamomile leaf color: Green
Comfrey flower color: White and Light Pink
- Comfrey leaf color: Red, Green and Copper
Care of German Chamomile and Comfrey
Care of German Chamomile and Comfrey include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. German Chamomile pruning is done 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 German Chamomile 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.