Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Herbs
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Mexico, Central America, South America
Europe, Russia
Types
Dysphania ambrosioides (L.) Mosyakin & Clemants
Symphytum officinale (common comfrey), Symphytum asperum (rough comfrey)
Habitat
shrublands, tropical grasslands
Cold Regions, stream banks
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
6-11
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Green
White, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Light Green, Tan
Orange Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Red, Green, Copper
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Light Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Light Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Red, Dark Green, Burgundy, Bronze
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
Oval
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Very Fast
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
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Root Division, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Requires a lot of watering, 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, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial 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
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Flies
Ants, Butterflies, pollinators
Allergy
allergic reaction, Skin irritation
Antibacterial, Peripheral Edema
Aesthetic Uses
-
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Acne, Beautiful Skin, Reduce Bruises, Remove blemishes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Fixes Nitrogen
Medicinal Uses
Detoxification, Insect Bites, Stomach pain, Treat Parasitic Intestinal Worms
Asthma, Diarrhea, Obesity, Osteoarthritis
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Seeds
Leaves, Twigs
Other Uses
Pesticide, The essential oil is used as insect repellent
Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Herb / Vegetable
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Groundcover, Hedges, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
CHENOPODIUM ambrosioides
Symphytum asperum
Common Name
Mexican Tea
Comfrey,Black Root, Blackwort, Bruisewort
In Hindi
Dysphania ambrosioides
Blackwort
In German
Mexikanischer Drüsengänsefuß
Blackwort
In French
Épazote
Blackwort
In Spanish
Dysphania ambrosioides
Blackwort
In Greek
Μεξικού τσάι
Blackwort
In Portuguese
Dysphania ambrosioides
Blackwort
In Polish
Komosa piżmowa
Blackwort
In Latin
Dysphania ambrosioides
Blackwort
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Lamiales
Family
Chenopodiaceae
Boraginaceae
Genus
Dysphania
Symphytum
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Chenopodioideae
Boraginoideae
Season and Care of Mexican Tea and Comfrey
Season and care of Mexican Tea and Comfrey is important to know. While considering everything about Mexican Tea and Comfrey Care, growing season is an essential factor. Mexican Tea season is Summer and Fall and Comfrey season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Mexican Tea is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Comfrey is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Mexican Tea is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Comfrey is Acidic, Neutral.
Mexican Tea and Comfrey Physical Information
Mexican Tea and Comfrey physical information is very important for comparison. Mexican Tea height is 45.70 cm and width 50.80 cm whereas Comfrey height is 20.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Mexican Tea and Comfrey are as follows:
Mexican Tea flower color: Green
Mexican Tea leaf color: Green and Light Green
Comfrey flower color: White and Light Pink
- Comfrey leaf color: Red, Green and Copper
Care of Mexican Tea and Comfrey
Care of Mexican Tea and Comfrey include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Mexican Tea 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 Mexican Tea 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.