Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Aquatics
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Canada
Europe, Russia
Types
-
Symphytum officinale (common comfrey), Symphytum asperum (rough comfrey)
Habitat
Moist Soils, Terrestrial, Upland, Wet lands
Cold Regions, stream banks
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-11
6-11
Habit
Thicket/Colonizing
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White
White, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brownish Red
Orange Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Red, Green, Copper
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Red, Dark Green, Burgundy, Bronze
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
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
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
From Rhizomes, Root Division
Root Division, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Needs Very high moisture
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
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
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
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
bees
Aphids, Stem spot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Shallow soil, Sun
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Invasive
Sometimes
Sometimes
Attracts
Bees, Flies
Ants, Butterflies, pollinators
Allergy
allergic reaction, Pollen
Antibacterial, Peripheral Edema
Aesthetic Uses
Bog Garden, Showy Purposes, Water gardening, Wild gardens
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Acne, Beautiful Skin, Reduce Bruises, Remove blemishes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Fixes Nitrogen
Medicinal Uses
Insect Bites, Treating fever
Asthma, Diarrhea, Obesity, Osteoarthritis
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Root
Leaves, Twigs
Other Uses
Grown in botanical gardens as a specimen, Used as Ornamental plant
Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Water Gardens, Wildflower
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Groundcover, Hedges, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
SAURURUS cernuus
Symphytum asperum
Common Name
Lizard's Tail
Comfrey,Black Root, Blackwort, Bruisewort
In Hindi
Saururus cernuus
Blackwort
In German
Saururus cernuus
Blackwort
In French
Saururus cernuus
Blackwort
In Spanish
cernuus Saururus
Blackwort
In Greek
Saururus cernuus
Blackwort
In Portuguese
Saururus cernuus
Blackwort
In Polish
Saururus cernuus
Blackwort
In Latin
Saururi cernuus
Blackwort
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Saururaceae
Boraginaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
-
Boraginoideae
Season and Care of Saururus cernuus and Comfrey
Season and care of Saururus cernuus and Comfrey is important to know. While considering everything about Saururus cernuus and Comfrey Care, growing season is an essential factor. Saururus cernuus season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Comfrey season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Saururus cernuus is Loam and for Comfrey is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Saururus cernuus is Acidic, Neutral and for Comfrey is Acidic, Neutral.
Saururus cernuus and Comfrey Physical Information
Saururus cernuus and Comfrey physical information is very important for comparison. Saururus cernuus height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Comfrey height is 20.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Saururus cernuus and Comfrey are as follows:
Saururus cernuus flower color: White
Saururus cernuus leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Comfrey flower color: White and Light Pink
- Comfrey leaf color: Red, Green and Copper
Care of Saururus cernuus and Comfrey
Care of Saururus cernuus and Comfrey include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Saururus cernuus 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 Saururus cernuus 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.