Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Shrub
Broadleaf Evergreen
Types
Center Glow ninebark,
Coppertina ninebark, Little Devil ninebark
Symphytum officinale (common comfrey), Symphytum asperum (rough comfrey)
Habitat
Cliffs, hedge rows, rocky banks of streams, sandy seeps, Wooded hillsides
Cold Regions, stream banks
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
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
Flower Color
-
White, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Red, Green, Copper
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Red, Dark Green, Burgundy, Bronze
Plant Season
-
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
-
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
-
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
-
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Layering, Stem Planting
Root Division, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Water daily during growing season
In Summer
Moderate
Lots of watering
In Spring
Average Water
Moderate
In Winter
Adequately
Average Water
Soil pH
-
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage Capacity
-
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Fertilize every year
14-14-14 Fertilizer, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, can go long without fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Powdery mildew, Red blotch
Aphids, Stem spot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Shallow soil, Sun
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Attracts
-
Ants, Butterflies, pollinators
Allergy
-
Antibacterial, Peripheral Edema
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Acne, Beautiful Skin, Reduce Bruises, Remove blemishes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Fixes Nitrogen
Medicinal Uses
Emetic, Laxative, Woman infertility
Asthma, Diarrhea, Obesity, Osteoarthritis
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Leaves, Twigs
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, 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, Feature Plant, Foundation, Groundcover, Hedges, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
PHYSOCARPUS
Symphytum asperum
Common Name
Ninebark
Comfrey,Black Root, Blackwort, Bruisewort
In Hindi
Ninebark
Blackwort
In German
Ninebark
Blackwort
In French
Physocarpe
Blackwort
In Spanish
ninebark
Blackwort
In Greek
ninebark
Blackwort
In Portuguese
ninebark
Blackwort
In Polish
Ninebark
Blackwort
In Latin
Ninebark
Blackwort
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Rosaceae
Boraginaceae
Genus
Physocarpus
Symphytum
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Amygdaloideae
Boraginoideae
Season and Care of Ninebark and Comfrey
Season and care of Ninebark and Comfrey is important to know. While considering everything about Ninebark and Comfrey Care, growing season is an essential factor. Ninebark season is and Comfrey season is . The type of soil for Ninebark is and for Comfrey is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Ninebark is and for Comfrey is Acidic, Neutral.
Ninebark and Comfrey Physical Information
Ninebark and Comfrey physical information is very important for comparison. Ninebark height is 150.00 cm and width - whereas Comfrey height is 20.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Ninebark and Comfrey are as follows:
Care of Ninebark and Comfrey
Care of Ninebark and Comfrey include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Ninebark pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead branches and Comfrey pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems and Remove dead leaves. In summer Ninebark needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Adequately. Whereas, in summer Comfrey needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.