Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Europe, Mediterranean, Northern Africa, Western Asia
Europe, Russia
Types
Leucojum aestivum
Symphytum officinale (common comfrey), Symphytum asperum (rough comfrey)
Habitat
Damp shady woods, Hedgebanks, Mediterranean region
Cold Regions, stream banks
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
6-11
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Light Pink
White, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Red, Green, Copper
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Red, Dark Green, Burgundy, Bronze
Leaf Shape
Strap shaped
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Late Summer, Winter, Late Winter
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Light Frost, Variety of soil types
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Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings, Seperation
Root Division, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Low
Watering Requirements
Needs less 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, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Bulb fertilizer
14-14-14 Fertilizer, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, can go long without fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Narcissus Bulb Fly, Slugs
Aphids, Stem spot
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Light Frost, Variety of soil types
Shallow soil, Sun
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Ants, Bees, pollinators
Ants, Butterflies, pollinators
Allergy
-
Antibacterial, Peripheral Edema
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Cottage Garden, Ground Cover, Showy Purposes
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Anti-ageing
Acne, Beautiful Skin, Reduce Bruises, Remove blemishes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Fixes Nitrogen
Medicinal Uses
Alzheimer’s Disease
Asthma, Diarrhea, Obesity, Osteoarthritis
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
Leaves, Twigs
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Alpine, Container, Cutflower, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Groundcover, Hedges, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
Leucojum aestivum
Symphytum asperum
Common Name
Leucojum, summer snowflake
Comfrey,Black Root, Blackwort, Bruisewort
In Hindi
Leucojum
Blackwort
In German
Leucojum
Blackwort
In French
Leucojum
Blackwort
In Spanish
Leucojum
Blackwort
In Greek
Leucojum
Blackwort
In Portuguese
Leucojum
Blackwort
In Polish
Leucojum
Blackwort
In Latin
Leucojum
Blackwort
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Liliaceae
Boraginaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Amaryllidoideae
Boraginoideae
Season and Care of Leucojum and Comfrey
Season and care of Leucojum and Comfrey is important to know. While considering everything about Leucojum and Comfrey Care, growing season is an essential factor. Leucojum season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Comfrey season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Leucojum is Loam, Sand and for Comfrey is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Leucojum is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Comfrey is Acidic, Neutral.
Leucojum and Comfrey Physical Information
Leucojum and Comfrey physical information is very important for comparison. Leucojum height is 7.60 cm and width 10.00 cm whereas Comfrey height is 20.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Leucojum and Comfrey are as follows:
Leucojum flower color: White and Light Pink
Leucojum leaf color: Green
Comfrey flower color: White and Light Pink
- Comfrey leaf color: Red, Green and Copper
Care of Leucojum and Comfrey
Care of Leucojum and Comfrey include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Leucojum 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 Leucojum 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.