Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Eastern Europe, Mediterranean, Western Asia
Europe, Russia
Types
Papaver somniferum
Symphytum officinale (common comfrey), Symphytum asperum (rough comfrey)
Habitat
gardens, Grassland, Roadsides, tropical environments
Cold Regions, stream banks
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-10
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
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Red, Pink, Light Pink, Lavender, Plum, Ivory
White, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light Green, Tan, Chocolate
Orange Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Blue Green
Red, Green, Copper
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green, Blue Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green, Blue Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Red, Dark Green, Burgundy, Bronze
Leaf Shape
Egg-shaped
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Root Division, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Form a Soil ring to water efficiently, Requires consistently moist soil, Requires regular watering, Water Deeply
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
Alkaline, Neutral
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
Red blotch
Aphids, Stem spot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Shallow soil, Sun
Flower Petal Number
Single, Double, Semi-Double
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Invasive
Sometimes
Sometimes
Attracts
Butterflies
Ants, Butterflies, pollinators
Allergy
Skin irritation
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
-
Asthma, Diarrhea, Obesity, Osteoarthritis
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Leaves, Twigs
Other Uses
Culinary use, Employed in herbal medicine, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Foundation, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Groundcover, Hedges, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
PAPAVER somniferum
Symphytum asperum
Common Name
Opium Poppy, Poppyseed Poppy
Comfrey,Black Root, Blackwort, Bruisewort
In Hindi
अफीम पोस्ता
Blackwort
In German
Schlafmohn
Blackwort
In French
Grain d'opium
Blackwort
In Spanish
adormidera
Blackwort
In Greek
μήκωνος της υπνοφόρου
Blackwort
In Portuguese
Papoula do ópio
Blackwort
In Polish
MAK lekarski
Blackwort
In Latin
opium Poppy
Blackwort
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Ranunculales
Lamiales
Family
Papaveraceae
Boraginaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Paperveroideae
Boraginoideae
Season and Care of Opium Poppy and Comfrey
Season and care of Opium Poppy and Comfrey is important to know. While considering everything about Opium Poppy and Comfrey Care, growing season is an essential factor. Opium Poppy season is Spring and Summer and Comfrey season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Opium Poppy is Loam, Sand and for Comfrey is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Opium Poppy is Neutral, Alkaline and for Comfrey is Acidic, Neutral.
Opium Poppy and Comfrey Physical Information
Opium Poppy and Comfrey physical information is very important for comparison. Opium Poppy height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Comfrey height is 20.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Opium Poppy and Comfrey are as follows:
Opium Poppy flower color: White, Red, Pink, Light Pink, Lavender, Plum and Ivory
Opium Poppy leaf color: Light Green and Blue Green
Comfrey flower color: White and Light Pink
- Comfrey leaf color: Red, Green and Copper
Care of Opium Poppy and Comfrey
Care of Opium Poppy and Comfrey include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Opium Poppy 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 Opium Poppy 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.