Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Mexico, Central America
Europe, Russia
Types
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Symphytum officinale (common comfrey), Symphytum asperum (rough comfrey)
Habitat
agricultural areas, Loamy soils, Warmer regions
Cold Regions, stream banks
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
6-11
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Spreading
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Fuchsia
White, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Red, Green, Copper
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Red, Dark Green, Burgundy, Bronze
Leaf Shape
Oval Cordate
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Dry Conditions, Soil Compaction, Sun
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Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Root Division, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings, Do not water the foliage
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
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
A hard prune may be necessary if the plant becomes woody, Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Fertilize every three months
14-14-14 Fertilizer, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, can go long without fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Bacteria, Birds, Fungal Diseases, Red blotch
Aphids, Stem spot
Plant Tolerance
Dry Conditions, Full Sun, Salt and Soil Compaction
Shallow soil, Sun
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Beetles, Bugs, Insects
Ants, Butterflies, pollinators
Allergy
Acidic, allergic conjunctivitis
Antibacterial, Peripheral Edema
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Hanging Basket, Landscape Designing
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Makes Hair Silkier, Making cosmetics
Acne, Beautiful Skin, Reduce Bruises, Remove blemishes
Environmental Uses
Forms dense stands, Provides ground cover, soil stabilisation
Air purification, Fixes Nitrogen
Medicinal Uses
-
Asthma, Diarrhea, Obesity, Osteoarthritis
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Stem
Leaves, Twigs
Other Uses
Air freshner, Cosmetics, Showy Purposes
Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Groundcover, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border, Tropical
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Groundcover, Hedges, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
HETEROCENTRON elegans
Symphytum asperum
Common Name
Spanish Shawl
Comfrey,Black Root, Blackwort, Bruisewort
In Hindi
Heterocentron
Blackwort
In German
Heterocentron
Blackwort
In French
Heterocentron
Blackwort
In Spanish
Heterocentron
Blackwort
In Greek
Heterocentron
Blackwort
In Portuguese
Heterocentron
Blackwort
In Polish
Heterocentron
Blackwort
In Latin
Heterocentron
Blackwort
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Melastomataceae
Boraginaceae
Genus
Heterocentron
Symphytum
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
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Boraginoideae
Season and Care of Spanish Shawl and Comfrey
Season and care of Spanish Shawl and Comfrey is important to know. While considering everything about Spanish Shawl and Comfrey Care, growing season is an essential factor. Spanish Shawl season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Comfrey season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Spanish Shawl is Loam and for Comfrey is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Spanish Shawl is Acidic, Neutral and for Comfrey is Acidic, Neutral.
Spanish Shawl and Comfrey Physical Information
Spanish Shawl and Comfrey physical information is very important for comparison. Spanish Shawl height is 30.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Comfrey height is 20.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Spanish Shawl and Comfrey are as follows:
Spanish Shawl flower color: Fuchsia
Spanish Shawl leaf color: Dark Green
Comfrey flower color: White and Light Pink
- Comfrey leaf color: Red, Green and Copper
Care of Spanish Shawl and Comfrey
Care of Spanish Shawl and Comfrey include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Spanish Shawl pruning is done A hard prune may be necessary if the plant becomes woody and Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth and Comfrey pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems and Remove dead leaves. In summer Spanish Shawl 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.