Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
China, Japan, Korea
Europe, Russia
Types
Hybrid Tiger Lilies, Double Orange, Ditch Lily
Symphytum officinale (common comfrey), Symphytum asperum (rough comfrey)
Habitat
Roadsides, Shaded sites, Woodlands
Cold Regions, stream banks
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-8
6-11
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Orange, Orange Red, Black
White, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Brown
Orange Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Red, Green, Copper
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Red, Dark Green, Burgundy, Bronze
Leaf Shape
Lance shaped
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
From bulbs
Root Division, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over 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
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, 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
No fertilizers needed
14-14-14 Fertilizer, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, can go long without fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Lily Beetle, Slugs
Aphids, Stem spot
Plant Tolerance
Cold climate, Drought
Shallow soil, Sun
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Invasive
Sometimes
Sometimes
Attracts
Beetles
Ants, Butterflies, pollinators
Allergy
-
Antibacterial, Peripheral Edema
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Acne, Beautiful Skin, Reduce Bruises, Remove blemishes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Fixes Nitrogen
Medicinal Uses
chest congestion, Intestinal irritations
Asthma, Diarrhea, Obesity, Osteoarthritis
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
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
Cutflower, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Groundcover, Hedges, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
LILIUM lancifolium
Symphytum asperum
Common Name
Tiger Lily
Comfrey,Black Root, Blackwort, Bruisewort
In Hindi
टाइगर लिली
Blackwort
In German
Tiger Lily
Blackwort
In French
Tiger Lily
Blackwort
In Spanish
lirio de tigre
Blackwort
In Greek
Κρίνος ποικιλόχρωμος
Blackwort
In Portuguese
Tiger Lily
Blackwort
In Polish
Tygrys Lily
Blackwort
In Latin
Lilium
Blackwort
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Liliaceae
Boraginaceae
Clade
Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Lilioideae
Boraginoideae
Season and Care of Tiger Lily and Comfrey
Season and care of Tiger Lily and Comfrey is important to know. While considering everything about Tiger Lily and Comfrey Care, growing season is an essential factor. Tiger Lily season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Comfrey season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Tiger Lily is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Comfrey is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Tiger Lily is Acidic, Neutral and for Comfrey is Acidic, Neutral.
Tiger Lily and Comfrey Physical Information
Tiger Lily and Comfrey physical information is very important for comparison. Tiger Lily height is 60.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Comfrey height is 20.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Tiger Lily and Comfrey are as follows:
Tiger Lily flower color: Orange, Orange Red and Black
Tiger Lily leaf color: Dark Green
Comfrey flower color: White and Light Pink
- Comfrey leaf color: Red, Green and Copper
Care of Tiger Lily and Comfrey
Care of Tiger Lily and Comfrey include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Tiger Lily 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 Tiger Lily 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.