Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Europe, Southern Europe
Europe, Russia
Types
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Symphytum officinale (common comfrey), Symphytum asperum (rough comfrey)
Habitat
gardens, Homesteads, Moist Soils, tropical environments, tropical grasslands
Cold Regions, stream banks
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-7
6-11
Sunset Zone
Zone 1A
21,22
Habit
Prostrate/Trailing
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Pink, Rose
White, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Orange Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Red, Green, Copper
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Red, Dark Green, Burgundy, Bronze
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Rooted stem cutting, Transplanting, Vegetative
Root Division, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Does not require regular watering
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Water daily during growing season
In Summer
Drought Tolerant
Lots of watering
In Spring
Average Water
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, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune in early spring, Requires very little pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in spring
14-14-14 Fertilizer, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, can go long without fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Mealybugs, Scale
Aphids, Stem spot
Plant Tolerance
-
Shallow soil, Sun
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Ants, Butterflies, pollinators
Allergy
-
Antibacterial, Peripheral Edema
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Borders, Mixed Border, Showy Purposes, Used as an interior landscaping species, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin and hair
Acne, Beautiful Skin, Reduce Bruises, Remove blemishes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Amazing growth rate, Food for birds
Air purification, Fixes Nitrogen
Medicinal Uses
-
Asthma, Diarrhea, Obesity, Osteoarthritis
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Leaves, Twigs
Other Uses
Garland, Showy Purposes
Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Groundcover, Rock Garden, Wall
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Groundcover, Hedges, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
DAPHNE cneorum
Symphytum asperum
Common Name
Daphne, Garland Flower, Rose Daphne
Comfrey,Black Root, Blackwort, Bruisewort
In Hindi
डाफ्ने गुलाब
Blackwort
In German
Daphne Rose
Blackwort
In French
Rose Daphne
Blackwort
In Spanish
Daphne Rose
Blackwort
In Greek
Daphne Rose
Blackwort
In Portuguese
Daphne Rose
Blackwort
In Polish
Daphne Rose
Blackwort
In Latin
Daphne Rose
Blackwort
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Thymelaeaceae
Boraginaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
-
Boraginoideae
Season and Care of Rose Daphne and Comfrey
Season and care of Rose Daphne and Comfrey is important to know. While considering everything about Rose Daphne and Comfrey Care, growing season is an essential factor. Rose Daphne season is Spring, Summer and Winter and Comfrey season is Spring, Summer and Winter. The type of soil for Rose Daphne is Loam and for Comfrey is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Rose Daphne is Neutral and for Comfrey is Acidic, Neutral.
Rose Daphne and Comfrey Physical Information
Rose Daphne and Comfrey physical information is very important for comparison. Rose Daphne height is 22.85 cm and width 76.20 cm whereas Comfrey height is 20.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Rose Daphne and Comfrey are as follows:
Rose Daphne flower color: Pink and Rose
Rose Daphne leaf color: Dark Green
Comfrey flower color: White and Light Pink
- Comfrey leaf color: Red, Green and Copper
Care of Rose Daphne and Comfrey
Care of Rose Daphne and Comfrey include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Rose Daphne pruning is done Prune in early spring and Requires very little pruning and Comfrey pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems and Remove dead leaves. In summer Rose Daphne needs Drought Tolerant and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Comfrey needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.