Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Southern Europe, Western Europe
Europe, Russia
Types
Sempervivum altum, Sempervivum davisii, Sempervivum juvanii
Symphytum officinale (common comfrey), Symphytum asperum (rough comfrey)
Habitat
limestone outcrops, Rocky areas, Stone and Masonry fences and walls
Cold Regions, stream banks
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
6-11
Sunset Zone
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Light Pink
White, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Blue Green, Burgundy
Red, Green, Copper
Leaf Color in Summer
Blue Green, Burgundy
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Blue Green, Burgundy
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Blue Green, Burgundy
Red, Dark Green, Burgundy, Bronze
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
Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Root Division, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Low
Watering Requirements
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, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
-
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
20-20-20 amount, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
14-14-14 Fertilizer, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, can go long without fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Mealybugs, Red blotch
Aphids, Stem spot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Shallow soil, Sun
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
-
Ants, Butterflies, pollinators
Allergy
-
Antibacterial, Peripheral Edema
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin
Acne, Beautiful Skin, Reduce Bruises, Remove blemishes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Fixes Nitrogen
Medicinal Uses
Antipruritic, Astringent, Diuretic, Odontalgic
Asthma, Diarrhea, Obesity, Osteoarthritis
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Leaves, Twigs
Other Uses
Cosmetics, Used for its medicinal properties
Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Alpine, Container, Groundcover, Rock Garden, Wall
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Groundcover, Hedges, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
SEMPERVIVUM calcareum
Symphytum asperum
Common Name
Houseleek, Common houseleek
Comfrey,Black Root, Blackwort, Bruisewort
In Hindi
houseleek
Blackwort
In German
Hauswurz
Blackwort
In French
joubarbe
Blackwort
In Spanish
houseleek
Blackwort
In Greek
houseleek
Blackwort
In Portuguese
houseleek
Blackwort
In Polish
houseleek
Blackwort
In Latin
AMERIMNON
Blackwort
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Crassulaceae
Boraginaceae
Genus
Sempervivum
Symphytum
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Sedoideae
Boraginoideae
Season and Care of Houseleek and Comfrey
Season and care of Houseleek and Comfrey is important to know. While considering everything about Houseleek and Comfrey Care, growing season is an essential factor. Houseleek season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Comfrey season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Houseleek is Sand and for Comfrey is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Houseleek is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Comfrey is Acidic, Neutral.
Houseleek and Comfrey Physical Information
Houseleek and Comfrey physical information is very important for comparison. Houseleek height is 10.20 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Comfrey height is 20.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Houseleek and Comfrey are as follows:
Houseleek flower color: Light Pink
Houseleek leaf color: Blue Green and Burgundy
Comfrey flower color: White and Light Pink
- Comfrey leaf color: Red, Green and Copper
Care of Houseleek and Comfrey
Care of Houseleek and Comfrey include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Houseleek pruning is done and Comfrey pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems and Remove dead leaves. In summer Houseleek 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.