Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Mexico, Central America, South America
Europe, Russia
Types
-
Symphytum officinale (common comfrey), Symphytum asperum (rough comfrey)
Habitat
Subtropical climates, tropical environments, Tropical regions
Cold Regions, stream banks
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
6-11
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 13, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Pink, Light Pink
White, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Chocolate
Orange Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Red, Green, Copper
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Red, Dark Green, Burgundy, Bronze
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Dry Conditions
-
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Stem Cutting
Root Division, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
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
Average
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, Fertilize in early spring, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium, Requires high amount of nitrogen
14-14-14 Fertilizer, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, can go long without fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Brown Spots, Scab, Scorch
Aphids, Stem spot
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Dry Conditions
Shallow soil, Sun
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Invasive
Sometimes
Sometimes
Attracts
Bees
Ants, Butterflies, pollinators
Allergy
-
Antibacterial, Peripheral Edema
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Reduce Bruises
Acne, Beautiful Skin, Reduce Bruises, Remove blemishes
Environmental Uses
Agroforestry, Fixes Nitrogen, Insect Repellent, soil stabilisation
Air purification, Fixes Nitrogen
Medicinal Uses
Antifungal, Cold, Expectorant, Fever, Rheumatism, Sedative, Ulcers
Asthma, Diarrhea, Obesity, Osteoarthritis
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Leaves, Twigs
Other Uses
Cattle Fodder, Used as firewood, Wood is used for making furniture
Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Groundcover, Hedges, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
GLIRICIDIA sepium
Symphytum asperum
Common Name
Mexican Lilac, Mother-of-coffee, Quickstick
Comfrey,Black Root, Blackwort, Bruisewort
In Hindi
QUICKSTICK
Blackwort
In German
QUICKSTICK
Blackwort
In French
QUICKSTICK
Blackwort
In Spanish
QUICKSTICK
Blackwort
In Greek
QUICKSTICK
Blackwort
In Portuguese
QuickStick
Blackwort
In Polish
QUICKSTICK
Blackwort
In Latin
Quickstick
Blackwort
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Fabaceae
Boraginaceae
Genus
Gliricidia
Symphytum
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Faboideae
Boraginoideae
Season and Care of Quickstick and Comfrey
Season and care of Quickstick and Comfrey is important to know. While considering everything about Quickstick and Comfrey Care, growing season is an essential factor. Quickstick season is Spring and Comfrey season is Spring. The type of soil for Quickstick is Loam, Sand and for Comfrey is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Quickstick is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Comfrey is Acidic, Neutral.
Quickstick and Comfrey Physical Information
Quickstick and Comfrey physical information is very important for comparison. Quickstick height is 610.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Comfrey height is 20.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Quickstick and Comfrey are as follows:
Quickstick flower color: Pink and Light Pink
Quickstick leaf color: Green
Comfrey flower color: White and Light Pink
- Comfrey leaf color: Red, Green and Copper
Care of Quickstick and Comfrey
Care of Quickstick and Comfrey include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Quickstick 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 Quickstick 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.