Silverthorn

Comfrey

About Silverthorn and Comfrey

Silverthorn

Comfrey

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Shrub

Broadleaf Evergreen

Origin

China, Japan

Europe, Russia

Types

Symphytum officinale (common comfrey), Symphytum asperum (rough comfrey)

Number of Varieties

0 40000

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Habitat

subtropical regions, Temperate Regions

Cold Regions, stream banks

USDA Hardiness Zone

6-96-11

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

9-7

Sunset Zone

4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

21,22

Habit

Oval or Rounded

Upright/Erect

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

300.00 cm20.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

300.00 cm90.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

White, Silver

White, Light Pink

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Reddish Plum

Orange Red

Leaf Color in Spring

White, Dark Green, Sienna

Red, Green, Copper

Leaf Color in Summer

White, Dark Green, Sienna

Green, Blue Green

Leaf Color in Fall

White, Dark Green, Sienna

Green, Blue Green

Leaf Color in Winter

White, Dark Green, Sienna

Red, Dark Green, Burgundy, Bronze

Shape

Leaf Shape

broad, flat

Oval

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Growth Rate

Fast

Medium

Type of Soil

Clay, Loam, Sand

Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Fall, Late Fall

Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer

Repeat Bloomer

✔ ✘

Tolerances

Pollution, Salt

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground, Pot

Container, Ground

How to Plant?

Cuttings, root cutting, Seedlings

Root Division, Transplanting

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Low

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Average Water Needs

Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Water daily during growing season

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Type

Clay, Loam, Sand

Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Sun Exposure

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

Coral Spot, Leaf spot, Red blotch

Aphids, Stem spot

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Shallow soil, Sun

Facts

Flowers

Insignificant

Showy

Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

✔ ✘

Edible Fruit

✔ ✘

Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

✔ ✘

Fragrant Fruit

✔ ✘

Fragrant Leaf

✔ ✘

Fragrant Bark/Stem

✔ ✘

Showy Foliage

✔ ✘

Showy Bark

✔ ✘

Foliage Texture

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Glossy

Evergreen

✔ ✘

Invasive

✔ ✘

Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Birds

Ants, Butterflies, pollinators

Allergy

Toxic

Antibacterial, Peripheral Edema

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Bonsai, Cottage Garden, Ground Cover

Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Skin irritation

Acne, Beautiful Skin, Reduce Bruises, Remove blemishes

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Fixes Nitrogen

Air purification, Fixes Nitrogen

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Antiasthamatic, Antitussive, Astringent

Asthma, Diarrhea, Obesity, Osteoarthritis

Part of Plant Used

Fruits, Leaves, Root, Stem

Leaves, Twigs

Other Uses

Used as Ornamental plant, Used for making hedge

Used for its medicinal properties

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening, Wind Break

Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Groundcover, Hedges, Mixed Border, Tropical

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Elaeagnus pungens

Symphytum asperum

Common Name

Silverthorn

Comfrey,Black Root, Blackwort, Bruisewort

In Hindi

Silverthorn

Blackwort

In German

Silverthorn

Blackwort

In French

Silverthorn

Blackwort

In Spanish

Silverthorn

Blackwort

In Greek

Silverthorn

Blackwort

In Portuguese

Silverthorn

Blackwort

In Polish

Silverthorn

Blackwort

In Latin

Silverthorn

Blackwort

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Rhamnales

Lamiales

Family

Elaeagnaceae

Boraginaceae

Genus

Elaeagnus

Symphytum

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Subfamily

Boraginoideae

Number of Species

7035

1 27800

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Properties of Silverthorn and Comfrey

Wondering what are the properties of Silverthorn and Comfrey? We provide you with everything About Silverthorn and Comfrey. Silverthorn has thorns and Comfrey doesn't have thorns. Also Silverthorn does not have fragrant flowers. Silverthorn has allergic reactions like Toxic and Comfrey has allergic reactions like Toxic. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Silverthorn and Comfrey and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Silverthorn and Comfrey

Season and care of Silverthorn and Comfrey is important to know. While considering everything about Silverthorn and Comfrey Care, growing season is an essential factor. Silverthorn season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Comfrey season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Silverthorn is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Comfrey is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Silverthorn is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Comfrey is Acidic, Neutral.

Silverthorn and Comfrey Physical Information

Silverthorn and Comfrey physical information is very important for comparison. Silverthorn height is 300.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Comfrey height is 20.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Silverthorn and Comfrey are as follows:

Silverthorn flower color: White and Silver
Silverthorn leaf color: White, Dark Green and Sienna
Comfrey flower color: White and Light Pink
Comfrey leaf color: Red, Green and Copper

Care of Silverthorn and Comfrey

Care of Silverthorn and Comfrey include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Silverthorn 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 Silverthorn 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.