Softstem Bulrush

Comfrey

About Softstem Bulrush and Comfrey

Softstem Bulrush

Comfrey

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Sedge or Rush

Broadleaf Evergreen

Origin

North America

Europe, Russia

Types

Grass

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

Number of Varieties

0 40000

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Habitat

Lake margins, Lake Sides, Lakes

Cold Regions, stream banks

USDA Hardiness Zone

-99996-11

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

Sunset Zone

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

21,22

Habit

Upright/Erect

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

270.00 cm20.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

150.00 cm90.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

White, Light Pink

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Orange Red

Leaf Color in Spring

Olive

Red, Green, Copper

Leaf Color in Summer

Olive

Green, Blue Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Olive

Green, Blue Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Sandy Brown

Red, Dark Green, Burgundy, Bronze

Shape

Leaf Shape

Long linear and narrow

Oval

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Growth Rate

Medium

Type of Soil

Clay, Loam, Sand

Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Poorly Drained

Well drained

Bloom Time

Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Container, Ground

How to Plant?

Rhizome division, Seedlings

Root Division, Transplanting

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Low

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

occasional watering once established

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

Poorly 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

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

14-14-14 Fertilizer, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, can go long without fertilizers

Pests and Diseases

Aphids, Mealy bugs, Scale, Scale insects

Aphids, Stem spot

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Shallow soil, Sun

Facts

Foliage Texture

Bold

Allergy

Itchiness

Antibacterial, Peripheral Edema

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Showy Purposes

Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Acne, Beautiful Skin, Reduce Bruises, Remove blemishes

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Air purification, Fixes Nitrogen

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Abscess, Snakebite, Wounds

Asthma, Diarrhea, Obesity, Osteoarthritis

Part of Plant Used

Rhizomes, Root, Seeds, Shoots, Stem

Leaves, Twigs

Other Uses

Used As Food

Used for its medicinal properties

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Bog Garden, Water Gardens

Softstem Bulrush

Blackwort

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Liliopsida

Magnoliopsida

Order

Poales

Lamiales

Family

Cyperaceae

Boraginaceae

Genus

Schoenoplectus

Symphytum

Clade

Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Subfamily

Boraginoideae

Number of Species

3535

1 27800

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Properties of Softstem Bulrush and Comfrey

Wondering what are the properties of Softstem Bulrush and Comfrey? We provide you with everything About Softstem Bulrush and Comfrey. Softstem Bulrush doesn't have thorns and Comfrey doesn't have thorns. Also Softstem Bulrush does not have fragrant flowers. Softstem Bulrush has allergic reactions like Itchiness and Comfrey has allergic reactions like Itchiness. 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 Softstem Bulrush and Comfrey and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Softstem Bulrush and Comfrey

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

Softstem Bulrush and Comfrey Physical Information

Softstem Bulrush and Comfrey physical information is very important for comparison. Softstem Bulrush height is 270.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Comfrey height is 20.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Softstem Bulrush and Comfrey are as follows:

Softstem Bulrush flower color:
Softstem Bulrush leaf color: Olive
Comfrey flower color: White and Light Pink
Comfrey leaf color: Red, Green and Copper

Care of Softstem Bulrush and Comfrey

Care of Softstem Bulrush and Comfrey include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Softstem Bulrush 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 Softstem Bulrush 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.