Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Eastern Europe, Northern Europe, Russia/Siberia, Central Asia, Nepal, China
Europe, Russia
Types
Larix sibirica
Symphytum officinale (common comfrey), Symphytum asperum (rough comfrey)
Habitat
Cold Regions
Cold Regions, stream banks
USDA Hardiness Zone
1-5
6-11
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b
21,22
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Green, Red, Yellow
White, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown, Yellow
Orange Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Red, Green, Copper
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Red, Dark Green, Burgundy, Bronze
Leaf Shape
Needle like
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
-
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Root Division, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Keep the Soil well drained
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, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune to control growth, 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
Armillaria root rot, larch sawfly, Needle rust
Aphids, Stem spot
Plant Tolerance
Dry Conditions
Shallow soil, Sun
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Rodents
Ants, Butterflies, pollinators
Allergy
-
Antibacterial, Peripheral Edema
Aesthetic Uses
Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes, Woodland margins
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Acne, Beautiful Skin, Reduce Bruises, Remove blemishes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Fixes Nitrogen
Medicinal Uses
-
Asthma, Diarrhea, Obesity, Osteoarthritis
Part of Plant Used
-
Leaves, Twigs
Other Uses
Application in Furniture
Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Groundcover, Hedges, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
LARIX sibirica
Symphytum asperum
Common Name
Siberian Larch
Comfrey,Black Root, Blackwort, Bruisewort
In Hindi
Siberian Larch
Blackwort
In German
Sibirische Lärche
Blackwort
In French
Mélèze de Sibérie
Blackwort
In Spanish
Larix sibirica
Blackwort
In Greek
siberian larch
Blackwort
In Portuguese
siberian larch
Blackwort
In Polish
Modrzew syberyjski
Blackwort
In Latin
Siberian larch
Blackwort
Phylum
Pinophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Pinopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Pinaceae
Boraginaceae
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
-
Boraginoideae
Season and Care of Siberian Larch and Comfrey
Season and care of Siberian Larch and Comfrey is important to know. While considering everything about Siberian Larch and Comfrey Care, growing season is an essential factor. Siberian Larch season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Comfrey season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Siberian Larch is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Comfrey is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Siberian Larch is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Comfrey is Acidic, Neutral.
Siberian Larch and Comfrey Physical Information
Siberian Larch and Comfrey physical information is very important for comparison. Siberian Larch height is 910.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Comfrey height is 20.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Siberian Larch and Comfrey are as follows:
Siberian Larch flower color: Green, Red and Yellow
Siberian Larch leaf color: Light Green
Comfrey flower color: White and Light Pink
- Comfrey leaf color: Red, Green and Copper
Care of Siberian Larch and Comfrey
Care of Siberian Larch and Comfrey include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Siberian Larch pruning is done Prune to control growth, 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 Siberian Larch 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.