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)
Habitat
Moist Soils, Wet ground, Wet lands
Cold Regions, stream banks
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-7
6-11
Sunset Zone
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18
21,22
Habit
Cushion/Mound-forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Light Blue, Pink, Red, White
White, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
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
Leaf Shape
Arrowhead
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Root Division, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
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
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
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
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
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Caterpillar, Flying insects, Insects
Ants, Butterflies, pollinators
Allergy
-
Antibacterial, Peripheral Edema
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
Insignificant
No
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Fixes Nitrogen
Medicinal Uses
-
Asthma, Diarrhea, Obesity, Osteoarthritis
Part of Plant Used
-
Leaves, Twigs
Other Uses
-
Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Insignificant
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Alpine, Container, Cutflower, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Groundcover, Hedges, Mixed Border, Tropical
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
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Polemoniaceae
Boraginaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
-
Boraginoideae
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.