Phlox

Comfrey

About Phlox and Comfrey

Phlox

Comfrey

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What is

Life Span

Annual and Perennial

Perennial

Type

Perennial

Broadleaf Evergreen

Origin

United States, Northwestern United States, California

Europe, Russia

Types

Phlox adsurgens, Phlox alyssifolia, Phlox amabilis

Symphytum officinale (common comfrey), Symphytum asperum (rough comfrey)

Number of Varieties

1362

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Habitat

Moist Soils, Wet ground, Wet lands

Cold Regions, stream banks

USDA Hardiness Zone

5-76-11

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

7-5

Sunset Zone

3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18

21,22

Habit

Cushion/Mound-forming

Upright/Erect

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

243.84 cm20.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

91.44 cm90.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Light Blue, Pink, Red, White

White, Light Pink

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Orange Red

Leaf Color in Spring

Green, Gray Green, Dark Green

Red, Green, Copper

Leaf Color in Summer

Gray Green, Dark Green

Green, Blue Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Gray Green, Dark Green

Green, Blue Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Gray Green, Dark Green

Red, Dark Green, Burgundy, Bronze

Shape

Leaf Shape

Arrowhead

Oval

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Growth Rate

Medium

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Neutral, Slightly Acidic

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Late Spring, Early Summer

Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

Container, Ground

How to Plant?

Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting

Root Division, Transplanting

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Low

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Water more in summer, Water when soil is dry

Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Water daily during growing season

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Type

Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Pruning

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts

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

Shallow soil, Sun

Facts

Flowers

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Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

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Fragrant Leaf

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Fragrant Bark/Stem

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Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Fine

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Glossy

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Caterpillar, Flying insects, Insects

Ants, Butterflies, pollinators

Allergy

Antibacterial, Peripheral Edema

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.

Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Acne, Beautiful Skin, Reduce Bruises, Remove blemishes

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Air purification, Fixes Nitrogen

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Asthma, Diarrhea, Obesity, Osteoarthritis

Part of Plant Used

Leaves, Twigs

Other Uses

Used for its medicinal properties

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Alpine, Container, Cutflower, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall

Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Groundcover, Hedges, Mixed Border, Tropical

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

PHLOX douglasii

Symphytum asperum

Common Name

Douglas Moss Phlox, Phlox

Comfrey,Black Root, Blackwort, Bruisewort

In Hindi

Phlox plant

Blackwort

In German

Phlox Pflanze

Blackwort

In French

plante Phlox

Blackwort

In Spanish

planta de Phlox

Blackwort

In Greek

φυτό phlox

Blackwort

In Portuguese

planta Phlox

Blackwort

In Polish

Phlox roślin

Blackwort

In Latin

plantae Phlox

Blackwort

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Ericales

Lamiales

Family

Polemoniaceae

Boraginaceae

Genus

Phlox

Symphytum

Clade

Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Subfamily

Boraginoideae

Number of Species

6735

1 27800

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Properties of Phlox and Comfrey

Wondering what are the properties of Phlox and Comfrey? We provide you with everything About Phlox and Comfrey. Phlox has thorns and Comfrey doesn't have thorns. Also Phlox does not have fragrant flowers. Phlox has allergic reactions like and Comfrey has allergic reactions like . 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 Phlox and Comfrey and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Phlox and Comfrey

Season and care of Phlox and Comfrey is important to know. While considering everything about Phlox and Comfrey Care, growing season is an essential factor. Phlox season is Spring and Summer and Comfrey season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Phlox is Loam, Sand and for Comfrey is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Phlox is Neutral, Slightly Acidic and for Comfrey is Acidic, Neutral.

Phlox and Comfrey Physical Information

Phlox and Comfrey physical information is very important for comparison. Phlox height is 243.84 cm and width 91.44 cm whereas Comfrey height is 20.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Phlox and Comfrey are as follows:

Phlox flower color: Light Blue, Pink, Red and White
Phlox leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Dark Green
Comfrey flower color: White and Light Pink
Comfrey leaf color: Red, Green and Copper

Care of Phlox and Comfrey

Care of Phlox and Comfrey include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Phlox pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Comfrey pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems and Remove dead leaves. In summer Phlox 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.