Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Grass
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Eastern Africa, Northern Africa, Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia
Europe, Russia
Types
Akia Beruin Red, Ofada Rice, Topaz
Symphytum officinale (common comfrey), Symphytum asperum (rough comfrey)
Habitat
Muddy habitat
Cold Regions, stream banks
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-15
6-11
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White
White, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
White
Orange Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Red, Green, Copper
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Red, Dark Green, Burgundy, Bronze
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Oval
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
-
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Wet Site, Salt
-
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Root Division, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Keep plant submerged in water
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Water daily during growing season
In Summer
Ample Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Lots of watering
Moderate
In Winter
Consistently
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
-
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Fertilize the soil before planting, Phosphorous, Potassium
14-14-14 Fertilizer, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, can go long without fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Bacteria, Birds, fungus, Nematodes, Rats, Snails, Viruses
Aphids, Stem spot
Plant Tolerance
Salt, Wet Site
Shallow soil, Sun
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Ants, Butterflies, pollinators
Allergy
-
Antibacterial, Peripheral Edema
Aesthetic Uses
-
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin
Acne, Beautiful Skin, Reduce Bruises, Remove blemishes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Prevent Soil Erosion
Air purification, Fixes Nitrogen
Medicinal Uses
Energy, High blood pressure, Skin Disorders, Swelling
Asthma, Diarrhea, Obesity, Osteoarthritis
Part of Plant Used
Seeds
Leaves, Twigs
Other Uses
Starch, Used as a nutritious food item, Used As Food
Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Dried Flower/Everlasting, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Houseplant, Tropical, Water Gardens
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Groundcover, Hedges, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
ORYZA
Symphytum asperum
Common Name
Rice
Comfrey,Black Root, Blackwort, Bruisewort
In Spanish
arroz
Blackwort
In Portuguese
arroz
Blackwort
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Poaceae
Boraginaceae
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
-
Boraginoideae
Season and Care of Rice Plant and Comfrey
Season and care of Rice Plant and Comfrey is important to know. While considering everything about Rice Plant and Comfrey Care, growing season is an essential factor. Rice Plant season is Summer and Fall and Comfrey season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Rice Plant is Clay, Loam and for Comfrey is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Rice Plant is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Comfrey is Acidic, Neutral.
Rice Plant and Comfrey Physical Information
Rice Plant and Comfrey physical information is very important for comparison. Rice Plant height is - and width 22.00 cm whereas Comfrey height is 20.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Rice Plant and Comfrey are as follows:
Rice Plant flower color: White
Rice Plant leaf color: Green
Comfrey flower color: White and Light Pink
- Comfrey leaf color: Red, Green and Copper
Care of Rice Plant and Comfrey
Care of Rice Plant and Comfrey include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Rice Plant pruning is done and Comfrey pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems and Remove dead leaves. In summer Rice Plant needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Consistently. Whereas, in summer Comfrey needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.