Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Shrub
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
North America, Alaska, Canada
Europe, Russia
Types
-
Symphytum officinale (common comfrey), Symphytum asperum (rough comfrey)
Habitat
Dappled Shade, Hedge, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden
Cold Regions, stream banks
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-6
6-11
Sunset Zone
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Thicket/Colonizing
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow
White, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Tan
Orange Red
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Red, Green, Copper
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Red, Dark Green, Burgundy, Bronze
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
-
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Hardwood Cuttings, Seedlings
Root Division, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
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
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial 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
Phosphorous, Use nitrogen rich soil
14-14-14 Fertilizer, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, can go long without fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Leaf spot, Rust
Aphids, Stem spot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Shallow soil, Sun
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Invasive
Sometimes
Sometimes
Attracts
Scale Insects
Ants, Butterflies, pollinators
Allergy
-
Antibacterial, Peripheral Edema
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Acne, Beautiful Skin, Reduce Bruises, Remove blemishes
Environmental Uses
Fixes Nitrogen
Air purification, Fixes Nitrogen
Medicinal Uses
Cancer, Salve
Asthma, Diarrhea, Obesity, Osteoarthritis
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Seeds
Leaves, Twigs
Other Uses
Jelly, Used for making soaps, Used to flavour soups
Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Groundcover, Hedges, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
ELAEAGNUS commutata
Symphytum asperum
Common Name
Silverberry, Wolf-Willow
Comfrey,Black Root, Blackwort, Bruisewort
In Hindi
Silverberry
Blackwort
In German
Silverberry
Blackwort
In French
Silverberry
Blackwort
In Spanish
Silverberry
Blackwort
In Greek
Silverberry
Blackwort
In Portuguese
Silverberry
Blackwort
In Polish
Silverberry
Blackwort
In Latin
Silverberry
Blackwort
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Elaeagnaceae
Boraginaceae
Genus
Elaeagnus
Symphytum
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Elaeagnoideae
Boraginoideae
Season and Care of Silverberry and Comfrey
Season and care of Silverberry and Comfrey is important to know. While considering everything about Silverberry and Comfrey Care, growing season is an essential factor. Silverberry season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Comfrey season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Silverberry is Loam, Sand and for Comfrey is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Silverberry is Neutral, Alkaline and for Comfrey is Acidic, Neutral.
Silverberry and Comfrey Physical Information
Silverberry and Comfrey physical information is very important for comparison. Silverberry height is 90.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Comfrey height is 20.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Silverberry and Comfrey are as follows:
Care of Silverberry and Comfrey
Care of Silverberry and Comfrey include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Silverberry 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 Silverberry 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.