Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Texas
Europe, Russia
Types
Coniferous Tree
Symphytum officinale (common comfrey), Symphytum asperum (rough comfrey)
Habitat
Woodland Garden Canopy
Cold Regions, stream banks
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
6-11
Sunset Zone
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
-
White, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown, Sandy Brown
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
Green, Dark Green
Red, Dark Green, Burgundy, Bronze
Leaf Shape
Needle like
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Late Spring, Mid Spring
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Root Division, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
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, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full 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
organic fertlizers
14-14-14 Fertilizer, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, can go long without fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Littleleaf disease
Aphids, Stem spot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Shallow soil, Sun
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies
Ants, Butterflies, pollinators
Allergy
Skin irritation
Antibacterial, Peripheral Edema
Aesthetic Uses
-
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Acne, Beautiful Skin, Reduce Bruises, Remove blemishes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Fixes Nitrogen
Medicinal Uses
Emetic, Laxative, tuberculosis, Vermifuge
Asthma, Diarrhea, Obesity, Osteoarthritis
Part of Plant Used
Inner Bark, Wood
Leaves, Twigs
Other Uses
Used for making green dye, Vanillin flavouring is obtained as a by-product
Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
-
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Groundcover, Hedges, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
PINUS echinata
Symphytum asperum
Common Name
Shortleaf Pine
Comfrey,Black Root, Blackwort, Bruisewort
In Hindi
Shortleaf Pine
Blackwort
In German
Shortleaf Pine
Blackwort
In French
Shortleaf Pine
Blackwort
In Spanish
Shortleaf pino
Blackwort
In Greek
Shortleaf Pine
Blackwort
In Portuguese
Shortleaf Pine
Blackwort
In Polish
Shortleaf Pine
Blackwort
In Latin
Pinus Shortleaf
Blackwort
Phylum
Coniferophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Pinopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Pinaceae
Boraginaceae
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Pinoideae
Boraginoideae
Season and Care of Shortleaf Pine and Comfrey
Season and care of Shortleaf Pine and Comfrey is important to know. While considering everything about Shortleaf Pine and Comfrey Care, growing season is an essential factor. Shortleaf Pine season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Comfrey season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Shortleaf Pine is Loam, Sand and for Comfrey is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Shortleaf Pine is Acidic, Neutral and for Comfrey is Acidic, Neutral.
Shortleaf Pine and Comfrey Physical Information
Shortleaf Pine and Comfrey physical information is very important for comparison. Shortleaf Pine height is 1,830.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Comfrey height is 20.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Shortleaf Pine and Comfrey are as follows:
Shortleaf Pine flower color:
Shortleaf Pine leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Comfrey flower color: White and Light Pink
- Comfrey leaf color: Red, Green and Copper
Care of Shortleaf Pine and Comfrey
Care of Shortleaf Pine and Comfrey include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Shortleaf Pine 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 Shortleaf Pine 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.