Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Fern
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Australia
Europe, Russia
Types
Polystichum solitarium
Symphytum officinale (common comfrey), Symphytum asperum (rough comfrey)
Habitat
Shady Edge, Woodland Garden Dappled Shade
Cold Regions, stream banks
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
6-11
Habit
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
-
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
Green, Dark Green
Red, Dark Green, Burgundy, Bronze
Leaf Shape
Saw-tooth like
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Shade, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
All year
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Dry Conditions, Light Frost, Shade areas, Variety of soil types
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Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, From Rhizomes, Spores
Root Division, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Low
Watering Requirements
when new, water every week
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
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Shade, Partial shade
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
Pests and diseases free
Aphids, Stem spot
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Dry Conditions, Light Frost, Shade areas, Variety of soil types
Shallow soil, Sun
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Invasive
Sometimes
Sometimes
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Ants, Butterflies, pollinators
Allergy
-
Antibacterial, Peripheral Edema
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin
Acne, Beautiful Skin, Reduce Bruises, Remove blemishes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for animals
Air purification, Fixes Nitrogen
Medicinal Uses
Poultice, Sore throat, Tonsillitis
Asthma, Diarrhea, Obesity, Osteoarthritis
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root, Stem
Leaves, Twigs
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Tropical, Water Gardens
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Groundcover, Hedges, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
Polystichum munitum
Symphytum asperum
Common Name
Swordfern, western swordfern
Comfrey,Black Root, Blackwort, Bruisewort
In Hindi
Swordfern
Blackwort
In German
Sword Fern
Blackwort
In French
Epée Fern
Blackwort
In Spanish
helecho espada
Blackwort
In Greek
ξίφος φτέρη
Blackwort
In Portuguese
espada Fern
Blackwort
In Polish
Miecz Fern
Blackwort
In Latin
Fern gladio
Blackwort
Phylum
Pteridophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Filicopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Polypodiales
Lamiales
Family
Dryopteridaceae
Boraginaceae
Genus
Polystichum
Symphytum
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
-
Boraginoideae
Season and Care of Swordfern and Comfrey
Season and care of Swordfern and Comfrey is important to know. While considering everything about Swordfern and Comfrey Care, growing season is an essential factor. Swordfern season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Comfrey season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Swordfern is Loam, Sand and for Comfrey is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Swordfern is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Comfrey is Acidic, Neutral.
Swordfern and Comfrey Physical Information
Swordfern and Comfrey physical information is very important for comparison. Swordfern height is 120.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Comfrey height is 20.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Swordfern and Comfrey are as follows:
Care of Swordfern and Comfrey
Care of Swordfern and Comfrey include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Swordfern 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 Swordfern 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.