Life Span
Annual or Biennial
Perennial
Type
Vegetable
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Europe, Asia
Europe, Russia
Types
April Cross, Cherry Belle, Sicily Giant
Symphytum officinale (common comfrey), Symphytum asperum (rough comfrey)
Habitat
-
Cold Regions, stream banks
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
6-11
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White
White, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
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
-
Red, Dark Green, Burgundy, Bronze
Leaf Shape
Spinach Type
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
From bulbs
Root Division, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
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
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
-
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost, Fertilize the soil instead of direct applying
14-14-14 Fertilizer, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, can go long without fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Alternaria leaf blight, Black root rot, Clubroot, Damping-off, Downy mildew, Fusarium wilt, Scab, white rust
Aphids, Stem spot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Shallow soil, Sun
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies
Ants, Butterflies, pollinators
Allergy
Headache, Itchiness, Skin rash, Stomach pain
Antibacterial, Peripheral Edema
Aesthetic Uses
-
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Acne, Beautiful Skin, Reduce Bruises, Remove blemishes
Environmental Uses
-
Air purification, Fixes Nitrogen
Medicinal Uses
Asthma, Bronchitis, Cancer, Cardiovascular problems, constipation, Dehydration, Diabetes, Fever, High blood pressure, Immunity, Insect Bites, Jaundice, Kidney problems, Leucoderma, Liver problems, Piles, Respiratory Disorders, Skin Disorders, Sore throat, Urinary tract problems, Vitamin C, Weight loss
Asthma, Diarrhea, Obesity, Osteoarthritis
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root
Leaves, Twigs
Other Uses
Employed in herbal medicine, Used As Food
Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb, Vegetable
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Groundcover, Hedges, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
RHAPHANUS sativus
Symphytum asperum
Common Name
Radish plant
Comfrey,Black Root, Blackwort, Bruisewort
In German
Rettich Pflanze
Blackwort
In French
usine de radis
Blackwort
In Spanish
planta de rábano
Blackwort
In Greek
φυτικά ραπανάκι
Blackwort
In Portuguese
planta radish
Blackwort
In Polish
rzodkiewka roślin
Blackwort
In Latin
raphanus herba
Blackwort
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Capparales
Lamiales
Family
Brassicaceae
Boraginaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
-
Boraginoideae
Season and Care of Radish Plant and Comfrey
Season and care of Radish Plant and Comfrey is important to know. While considering everything about Radish Plant and Comfrey Care, growing season is an essential factor. Radish Plant season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Comfrey season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Radish Plant is Loam and for Comfrey is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Radish Plant is Neutral and for Comfrey is Acidic, Neutral.
Radish Plant and Comfrey Physical Information
Radish Plant and Comfrey physical information is very important for comparison. Radish Plant height is 10.20 cm and width 10.20 cm whereas Comfrey height is 20.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Radish Plant and Comfrey are as follows:
Radish Plant flower color: White
Radish Plant leaf color: Green
Comfrey flower color: White and Light Pink
- Comfrey leaf color: Red, Green and Copper
Care of Radish Plant and Comfrey
Care of Radish Plant and Comfrey include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Radish Plant pruning is done and Comfrey pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems and Remove dead leaves. In summer Radish Plant 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.