Life Span
Annual or Biennial
Perennial
Type
Vegetable
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Europe
Europe, Russia
Types
Blues F1, Chinese Express, Monument
Symphytum officinale (common comfrey), Symphytum asperum (rough comfrey)
Habitat
agricultural areas
Cold Regions, stream banks
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
6-11
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 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
Yellow
White, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Red, Green, Copper
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
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
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Summer, Late Winter
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Root Division, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Water daily during growing season
In Summer
Ample Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, 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, Compost
14-14-14 Fertilizer, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, can go long without fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Beetles, Black rot, Blackleg, Cabbage looper, Cabbageworm, Clubroot, Flea Beetles, Nematodes, Purple Blotch, Slugs, Snails
Aphids, Stem spot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Shallow soil, Sun
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Invasive
Sometimes
Sometimes
Attracts
Bugs
Ants, Butterflies, pollinators
Allergy
-
Antibacterial, Peripheral Edema
Aesthetic Uses
-
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
For treating wrinkles, Good for skin, Remove blemishes, Treatment of Dark Spots
Acne, Beautiful Skin, Reduce Bruises, Remove blemishes
Environmental Uses
soil stabilisation
Air purification, Fixes Nitrogen
Medicinal Uses
Folate, Low calories, Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Vitamin K
Asthma, Diarrhea, Obesity, Osteoarthritis
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Leaves, Twigs
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Groundcover, Hedges, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
BRASSICA rapa 'Little Jade'
Symphytum asperum
Common Name
Little Jade Napa Cabbage, Napa Cabbage
Comfrey,Black Root, Blackwort, Bruisewort
In Hindi
नापा पत्तागोभी
Blackwort
In German
Chinakohl
Blackwort
In French
Napa chou
Blackwort
In Spanish
Lechuga de Napa
Blackwort
In Greek
Νάπα Λάχανο
Blackwort
In Portuguese
Repolho Napa
Blackwort
In Polish
Kapusta Napa
Blackwort
In Latin
Napa Brassica
Blackwort
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Capparales
Lamiales
Family
Brassicaceae
Boraginaceae
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
-
Boraginoideae
Season and Care of Napa Cabbage and Comfrey
Season and care of Napa Cabbage and Comfrey is important to know. While considering everything about Napa Cabbage and Comfrey Care, growing season is an essential factor. Napa Cabbage season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Comfrey season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Napa Cabbage is Loam, Sand and for Comfrey is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Napa Cabbage is Neutral and for Comfrey is Acidic, Neutral.
Napa Cabbage and Comfrey Physical Information
Napa Cabbage and Comfrey physical information is very important for comparison. Napa Cabbage height is 20.30 cm and width 12.00 cm whereas Comfrey height is 20.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Napa Cabbage and Comfrey are as follows:
Napa Cabbage flower color: Yellow
Napa Cabbage leaf color: Light Green
Comfrey flower color: White and Light Pink
- Comfrey leaf color: Red, Green and Copper
Care of Napa Cabbage and Comfrey
Care of Napa Cabbage and Comfrey include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Napa Cabbage pruning is done and Comfrey pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems and Remove dead leaves. In summer Napa Cabbage needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Comfrey needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.