Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Herbs
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Western Europe, Mediterranean
Europe, Russia
Types
Lodden Blue, Royal Velvet,Sachet,Sharon Roberts,Mitchem Gray
Symphytum officinale (common comfrey), Symphytum asperum (rough comfrey)
Habitat
Rocky Mountains, Well Drained
Cold Regions, stream banks
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
6-11
Sunset Zone
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
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Purple, Lavender
White, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Sandy Brown
Orange Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Gray Green
Red, Green, Copper
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green, Gray Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green, Gray Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Red, Dark Green, Burgundy, Bronze
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Divison, Layering, Seedlings
Root Division, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Keep the Soil well drained, 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
Neutral, Alkaline
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
cuckoo spot, Gray mold, Red blotch
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
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies, Flying insects, pollinators
Ants, Butterflies, pollinators
Allergy
Skin irritation, Vomiting
Antibacterial, Peripheral Edema
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Formal Garden, Hanging Basket, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Beautiful Skin, Good Cleanser, Improve skin tone, Moisturizing, Perfumes
Acne, Beautiful Skin, Reduce Bruises, Remove blemishes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Deer resistant, Food for birds
Air purification, Fixes Nitrogen
Medicinal Uses
Antiseptic, Appetizer, Cholagogue, Diuretic, Sedative, Stomachic, Tonic
Asthma, Diarrhea, Obesity, Osteoarthritis
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Leaves, Twigs
Other Uses
Air freshner, Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, For making oil for cosmetics, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Tea-like beverage can be brewed, Used as a condiment, Used as a flavouring in food
Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Dried Flower / Everlasting, Container, Cutflower, Edging, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Groundcover, Hedges, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
LAVANDULA angustifolia 'Munstead'
Symphytum asperum
Common Name
English Lavender, Munstead Lavender
Comfrey,Black Root, Blackwort, Bruisewort
In Hindi
Lavandula angustifolia
Blackwort
In German
Echter Lavendel
Blackwort
In French
Lavandula angustifolia
Blackwort
In Spanish
Lavandula angustifolia
Blackwort
In Greek
Lavandula angustifolia
Blackwort
In Portuguese
Lavandula angustifolia
Blackwort
In Polish
Lawenda wąskolistna
Blackwort
In Latin
Lavandyla angystifolia
Blackwort
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Lamiaceae
Boraginaceae
Genus
Lavandula
Symphytum
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Nepetoideae
Boraginoideae
Season and Care of Munstead Lavender and Comfrey
Season and care of Munstead Lavender and Comfrey is important to know. While considering everything about Munstead Lavender and Comfrey Care, growing season is an essential factor. Munstead Lavender season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Comfrey season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Munstead Lavender is Loam, Sand and for Comfrey is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Munstead Lavender is Neutral, Alkaline and for Comfrey is Acidic, Neutral.
Munstead Lavender and Comfrey Physical Information
Munstead Lavender and Comfrey physical information is very important for comparison. Munstead Lavender height is 30.50 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Comfrey height is 20.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Munstead Lavender and Comfrey are as follows:
Munstead Lavender flower color: Purple and Lavender
Munstead Lavender leaf color: Light Green and Gray Green
Comfrey flower color: White and Light Pink
- Comfrey leaf color: Red, Green and Copper
Care of Munstead Lavender and Comfrey
Care of Munstead Lavender and Comfrey include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Munstead Lavender 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 Munstead Lavender 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.