Type
Fruit
Broadleaf Evergreen
Types
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Symphytum officinale (common comfrey), Symphytum asperum (rough comfrey)
Habitat
Clay soil areas, Loamy soils, Sandy areas, Well Drained
Cold Regions, stream banks
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
6-11
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7
21,22
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Green, Purple
White, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Purple, Burgundy, Black
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
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Budding, Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Root Division, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Do not water frequently
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Do not prune during shooting season, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Thinning
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Apply N-P-K, since leafy plants, use higher nitrogen content fertilizer
14-14-14 Fertilizer, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, can go long without fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Birds, Leaf spot, Red blotch
Aphids, Stem spot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Shallow soil, Sun
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Ants, Butterflies, pollinators
Allergy
-
Antibacterial, Peripheral Edema
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden
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
Fruits
Leaves, Twigs
Other Uses
Used As Food
Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Mixed Border
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Groundcover, Hedges, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
RIBES x culverwellii
Symphytum asperum
Common Name
Jostaberry
Comfrey,Black Root, Blackwort, Bruisewort
In Hindi
Jostaberry
Blackwort
In German
Jostaberry
Blackwort
In French
casseille
Blackwort
In Spanish
Jostaberry
Blackwort
In Greek
Jostaberry
Blackwort
In Portuguese
Jostaberry
Blackwort
In Polish
Jostaberry
Blackwort
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Equisetopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Saxifragales
Lamiales
Family
Grossulariaceae
Boraginaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
-
Boraginoideae
Season and Care of Jostaberry and Comfrey
Season and care of Jostaberry and Comfrey is important to know. While considering everything about Jostaberry and Comfrey Care, growing season is an essential factor. Jostaberry season is Summer and Fall and Comfrey season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Jostaberry is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Comfrey is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Jostaberry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Comfrey is Acidic, Neutral.
Jostaberry and Comfrey Physical Information
Jostaberry and Comfrey physical information is very important for comparison. Jostaberry height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Comfrey height is 20.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Jostaberry and Comfrey are as follows:
Jostaberry flower color: Green and Purple
Jostaberry leaf color: Green
Comfrey flower color: White and Light Pink
- Comfrey leaf color: Red, Green and Copper
Care of Jostaberry and Comfrey
Care of Jostaberry and Comfrey include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Jostaberry pruning is done Do not prune during shooting season, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Thinning and Comfrey pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems and Remove dead leaves. In summer Jostaberry 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.