Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Herbs
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Central Asia
Europe, Russia
Types
-
Symphytum officinale (common comfrey), Symphytum asperum (rough comfrey)
Habitat
Barren waste areas, Dry areas, meadows, Roadsides, Sandy stream banks
Cold Regions, stream banks
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
6-11
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Cushion/Mound-forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Ivory
White, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Sea Green, Blue Green
Red, Green, Copper
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green, Sea Green, Blue Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green, Sea Green, Blue Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green, Sea Green, Blue Green
Red, Dark Green, Burgundy, Bronze
Leaf Shape
Oblique base
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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought
-
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Leaf Cutting, Stem Planting
Root Division, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Needs very little 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
Acidic, 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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
14-14-14 Fertilizer, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, can go long without fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Stem spot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Shallow soil, Sun
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bees
Ants, Butterflies, pollinators
Allergy
Irritation to stomach, Skin irritation
Antibacterial, Peripheral Edema
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Reduce Bruises
Acne, Beautiful Skin, Reduce Bruises, Remove blemishes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Fixes Nitrogen
Medicinal Uses
Astringent, Hypotensive, Laxative, Vitamin C
Asthma, Diarrhea, Obesity, Osteoarthritis
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Leaves, Twigs
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, useful as a ground cover
Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Groundcover, Rock Garden, Wall
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Groundcover, Hedges, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
Sedum acre
Symphytum asperum
Common Name
Stonecrop
Comfrey,Black Root, Blackwort, Bruisewort
In Hindi
Stonecrop
Blackwort
In German
Stonecrop
Blackwort
In French
Orpin
Blackwort
In Spanish
uva de gato
Blackwort
In Greek
Stonecrop
Blackwort
In Portuguese
Stonecrop
Blackwort
In Polish
rozchodnika
Blackwort
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Saxifragales
Lamiales
Family
Crassulaceae
Boraginaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Sedoideae
Boraginoideae
Season and Care of Stonecrop and Comfrey
Season and care of Stonecrop and Comfrey is important to know. While considering everything about Stonecrop and Comfrey Care, growing season is an essential factor. Stonecrop season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Comfrey season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Stonecrop is Loam, Sand and for Comfrey is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Stonecrop is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Comfrey is Acidic, Neutral.
Stonecrop and Comfrey Physical Information
Stonecrop and Comfrey physical information is very important for comparison. Stonecrop height is 5.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Comfrey height is 20.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Stonecrop and Comfrey are as follows:
Stonecrop flower color: White and Ivory
Stonecrop leaf color: Light Green, Sea Green and Blue Green
Comfrey flower color: White and Light Pink
- Comfrey leaf color: Red, Green and Copper
Care of Stonecrop and Comfrey
Care of Stonecrop and Comfrey include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Stonecrop 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 Stonecrop 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.