Life Span
Biennial or Perennial
Perennial
Type
Vegetable
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Europe
Europe, Russia
Types
Leaf beet, Seakettle beet, Spinach beet
Symphytum officinale (common comfrey), Symphytum asperum (rough comfrey)
Habitat
Cultivated Beds
Cold Regions, stream banks
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
6-11
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Red, Green
White, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan
Orange Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green, Green, Orange, Red, White, Yellow
Red, Green, Copper
Leaf Color in Summer
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Orange, Dark Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Orange, Dark Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Red, Dark Green, Burgundy, Bronze
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Root Division, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
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
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
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
Apply 10-10-10 amount
14-14-14 Fertilizer, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, can go long without fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Cercospora leaf spot, Damping off, Darkling beetles, Downy mildew
Aphids, Stem spot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Shallow soil, Sun
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Insects
Ants, Butterflies, pollinators
Allergy
dark circles, Diarrhea, Runny nose, Vomiting, wheezing
Antibacterial, Peripheral Edema
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Moisturizing, Remove blemishes, Slow downs aging, Speed hair growth
Acne, Beautiful Skin, Reduce Bruises, Remove blemishes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Fixes Nitrogen
Medicinal Uses
Antitumor, Carminative, Haemostatic, Stomachic, Tonic
Asthma, Diarrhea, Obesity, Osteoarthritis
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root
Leaves, Twigs
Other Uses
Cultivated for fodder, Eaten as a pot herb, Used to make juice
Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Groundcover, Hedges, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
BETA vulgaris ssp. cicla
Symphytum asperum
Common Name
Swiss Chard
Comfrey,Black Root, Blackwort, Bruisewort
In Hindi
Swiss Chard
Blackwort
In German
Swiss Chard
Blackwort
In French
Chard suisse
Blackwort
In Spanish
Acelgas
Blackwort
In Greek
Σέσκουλο
Blackwort
In Portuguese
Acelga suíça
Blackwort
In Polish
Boćwina
Blackwort
In Latin
Swiss Chard
Blackwort
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Lamiales
Family
Chenopodiaceae
Boraginaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Betoideae
Boraginoideae
Season and Care of Swiss Chard and Comfrey
Season and care of Swiss Chard and Comfrey is important to know. While considering everything about Swiss Chard and Comfrey Care, growing season is an essential factor. Swiss Chard season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Comfrey season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Swiss Chard is Loam, Sand and for Comfrey is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Swiss Chard is Neutral, Alkaline and for Comfrey is Acidic, Neutral.
Swiss Chard and Comfrey Physical Information
Swiss Chard and Comfrey physical information is very important for comparison. Swiss Chard height is 30.00 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Comfrey height is 20.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Swiss Chard and Comfrey are as follows:
Swiss Chard flower color: Red and Green
Swiss Chard leaf color: Dark Green, Green, Orange, Red, White and Yellow
Comfrey flower color: White and Light Pink
- Comfrey leaf color: Red, Green and Copper
Care of Swiss Chard and Comfrey
Care of Swiss Chard and Comfrey include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Swiss Chard 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 Swiss Chard 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.