Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Mexico
Europe, Russia
Types
-
Symphytum officinale (common comfrey), Symphytum asperum (rough comfrey)
Habitat
Mountain forests, subtropical regions
Cold Regions, stream banks
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
6-11
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 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
Leaf Color in Spring
Purple, Light Green, Gray Green, Burgundy
Red, Green, Copper
Leaf Color in Summer
Purple, Light Green, Gray Green, Burgundy
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Purple, Light Green, Gray Green, Burgundy
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Purple, Light Green, Gray Green, Burgundy
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
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Leaf Cutting, Root Division, Stem Cutting
Root Division, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Does not require regular watering, Keep the Soil well drained
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
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
-
Aphids, Stem spot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Shallow soil, Sun
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Attracts
-
Ants, Butterflies, pollinators
Allergy
-
Antibacterial, Peripheral Edema
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
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
-
Leaves, Twigs
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for Landscaping
Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Groundcover, Hedges, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
ECHEVERIA nodulosa
Symphytum asperum
Common Name
Painted Echeveria, Painted lady
Comfrey,Black Root, Blackwort, Bruisewort
In Hindi
Painted Echeveria
Blackwort
In German
Lackierte Echeveria
Blackwort
In French
Painted Echeveria
Blackwort
In Spanish
pintado señora
Blackwort
In Greek
ζωγραφισμένο κυρία
Blackwort
In Portuguese
Pintado Echeveria
Blackwort
In Polish
malowane lady
Blackwort
In Latin
Aeonium Painted
Blackwort
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Saxifragales
Lamiales
Family
Crassulaceae
Boraginaceae
Genus
Echeveria
Symphytum
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Sedoideae
Boraginoideae
Season and Care of Painted Lady and Comfrey
Season and care of Painted Lady and Comfrey is important to know. While considering everything about Painted Lady and Comfrey Care, growing season is an essential factor. Painted Lady season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Comfrey season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Painted Lady is Loam, Sand and for Comfrey is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Painted Lady is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Comfrey is Acidic, Neutral.
Painted Lady and Comfrey Physical Information
Painted Lady and Comfrey physical information is very important for comparison. Painted Lady height is 10.20 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Comfrey height is 20.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Painted Lady and Comfrey are as follows:
Painted Lady flower color: Yellow
Painted Lady leaf color: Purple, Light Green, Gray Green and Burgundy
Comfrey flower color: White and Light Pink
- Comfrey leaf color: Red, Green and Copper
Care of Painted Lady and Comfrey
Care of Painted Lady and Comfrey include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Painted Lady 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 Painted Lady 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.