Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Herbs
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Australia
Europe, Russia
Types
Xerochrysum bracteatum
Symphytum officinale (common comfrey), Symphytum asperum (rough comfrey)
Habitat
Terrestrial
Cold Regions, stream banks
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-11
6-11
Habit
Cushion/Mound-forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Orange, Gold
White, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Red, Green, Copper
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Red, Dark Green, Burgundy, Bronze
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Root Division, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Low
Watering Requirements
Needs less watering
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
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Well-aerated
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Loam, Well 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
General garden fertilizer
14-14-14 Fertilizer, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, can go long without fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free
Aphids, Stem spot
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Heat Tolerance
Shallow soil, Sun
Flower Petal Number
Single, Double
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
-
Ants, Butterflies, pollinators
Allergy
-
Antibacterial, Peripheral Edema
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes, Water gardening
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for the Scalp, Removes dandruff, Stops hair loss
Acne, Beautiful Skin, Reduce Bruises, Remove blemishes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Fixes Nitrogen
Medicinal Uses
anti-allergy, anti-inflammatory, Antiseptic, Antispasmodic, Fungicidal
Asthma, Diarrhea, Obesity, Osteoarthritis
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Leaves, Twigs
Other Uses
Oil is used for aromatherapy, Used for its medicinal properties
Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bog Garden, Lawns and Turf
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Groundcover, Hedges, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
XEROCHRYSUM bracteatum 'Copper'
Symphytum asperum
Common Name
Dreamtime Copper Strawflower, Strawflower
Comfrey,Black Root, Blackwort, Bruisewort
In Hindi
strawflower
Blackwort
In German
Strohblume
Blackwort
In French
strawflower
Blackwort
In Spanish
strawflower
Blackwort
In Greek
strawflower
Blackwort
In Portuguese
strawflower
Blackwort
In Polish
strawflower
Blackwort
In Latin
strawflower
Blackwort
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Asteraceae
Boraginaceae
Genus
Xerochrysum
Symphytum
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Asteroideae
Boraginoideae
Season and Care of Strawflower and Comfrey
Season and care of Strawflower and Comfrey is important to know. While considering everything about Strawflower and Comfrey Care, growing season is an essential factor. Strawflower season is Summer and Fall and Comfrey season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Strawflower is Loam and for Comfrey is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Strawflower is Neutral and for Comfrey is Acidic, Neutral.
Strawflower and Comfrey Physical Information
Strawflower and Comfrey physical information is very important for comparison. Strawflower height is 25.40 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Comfrey height is 20.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Strawflower and Comfrey are as follows:
Strawflower flower color: Orange and Gold
Strawflower leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Comfrey flower color: White and Light Pink
- Comfrey leaf color: Red, Green and Copper
Care of Strawflower and Comfrey
Care of Strawflower and Comfrey include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Strawflower 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 Strawflower 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.