Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Canada
Europe, Russia
Types
-
Symphytum officinale (common comfrey), Symphytum asperum (rough comfrey)
Habitat
Deep, Fertile bottom land, Hilly upland habitat, Well Drained
Cold Regions, stream banks
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
6-11
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21
21,22
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Purple, Burgundy, Brown
White, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Green, Yellow green, Brown
Orange Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Red, Green, Copper
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Copper, Orange Red
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Red, Dark Green, Burgundy, Bronze
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
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
Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season, 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
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Requires little pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Magnesium sulphate, Nitrogen, Phosphate, Phosphorous, Potassium
14-14-14 Fertilizer, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, can go long without fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Stem spot
Plant Tolerance
-
Shallow soil, Sun
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Ants, Butterflies, pollinators
Allergy
breathing problems, Dizziness, Itchiness, Nausea, Rash, Stomach pain, Swelling
Antibacterial, Peripheral Edema
Aesthetic Uses
-
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin and hair, Skin cleanser
Acne, Beautiful Skin, Reduce Bruises, Remove blemishes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Shadow Tree
Air purification, Fixes Nitrogen
Medicinal Uses
Malaria, Rheumatism, Urine infections, Vomiting
Asthma, Diarrhea, Obesity, Osteoarthritis
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves
Leaves, Twigs
Other Uses
Making Shampoo, 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
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Mixed Border, Shade Trees
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Groundcover, Hedges, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
ASIMINA triloba
Symphytum asperum
Common Name
Pawpaw
Comfrey,Black Root, Blackwort, Bruisewort
In Hindi
गंदा संयंत्र
Blackwort
In German
Papaya Pflanze
Blackwort
In French
usine de papaye
Blackwort
In Spanish
planta de la papaya
Blackwort
In Greek
φυτό pawpaw
Blackwort
In Portuguese
planta mamão
Blackwort
In Polish
pawpaw roślin
Blackwort
In Latin
quince herba
Blackwort
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Magnoliales
Lamiales
Family
Annonaceae
Boraginaceae
Genus
Asimina Adans
Symphytum
Clade
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
-
Boraginoideae
Properties of Pawpaw and Comfrey
Wondering what are the properties of Pawpaw and Comfrey? We provide you with everything About Pawpaw and Comfrey. Pawpaw doesn't have thorns and Comfrey doesn't have thorns. Also Pawpaw does not have fragrant flowers. Pawpaw has allergic reactions like breathing problems, Dizziness, Itchiness, Nausea, Rash, Stomach pain and Swelling and Comfrey has allergic reactions like breathing problems, Dizziness, Itchiness, Nausea, Rash, Stomach pain and Swelling. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Pawpaw and Comfrey and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Pawpaw and Comfrey
Season and care of Pawpaw and Comfrey is important to know. While considering everything about Pawpaw and Comfrey Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pawpaw season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Comfrey season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Pawpaw is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Comfrey is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Pawpaw is Acidic, Neutral and for Comfrey is Acidic, Neutral.
Pawpaw and Comfrey Physical Information
Pawpaw and Comfrey physical information is very important for comparison. Pawpaw height is 1,371.60 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Comfrey height is 20.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Pawpaw and Comfrey are as follows:
Pawpaw flower color: Purple, Burgundy and Brown
Pawpaw leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Comfrey flower color: White and Light Pink
- Comfrey leaf color: Red, Green and Copper
Care of Pawpaw and Comfrey
Care of Pawpaw and Comfrey include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pawpaw pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Requires little pruning and Comfrey pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems and Remove dead leaves. In summer Pawpaw 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.