Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Herbs
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Europe, Asia
Europe, Russia
Types
Thodopuza, Red streaked, Alleppey
Symphytum officinale (common comfrey), Symphytum asperum (rough comfrey)
Habitat
Loamy soils, Tropical Forests, Tropical regions, Well Drained
Cold Regions, stream banks
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-11
6-11
AHS Heat Zone
9-1
Not Available
Sunset Zone
Not Available
21,22
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Green, Light Green, Yellow green
White, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan, Brown
Not Available, Orange Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Red, Green, Copper
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Yellow green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Red, Dark Green, Burgundy, Bronze
Leaf Shape
Long Elliptic
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Mid Spring
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Heat Tolerance, Humidity
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
From Rhizomes, Root Division
Root Division, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Requires watering in the growing season
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
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Cut back old stems to the ground, Prune after harvesting, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Compost, Fertilize the soil before planting, organic fertlizers
14-14-14 Fertilizer, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, can go long without fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Leaf Hoppers, Mites, Scale, Snails
Aphids, Stem spot
Plant Tolerance
Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Shallow soil
Shallow soil, Sun
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Edible Fruit
Not Available
No
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Glossy
Invasive
Sometimes
Sometimes
Attracts
Aphids, Caterpillar, Mites, Rabbits, Snails
Ants, Butterflies, pollinators
Allergy
Abdominal distension, Blurred vision, Oral Allergy
Antibacterial, Peripheral Edema
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Acne, Anti-ageing, Blackheads, Blood purifying, Making cosmetics, Natural Sunscreen, Remove blemishes, Skin inflammation
Acne, Beautiful Skin, Reduce Bruises, Remove blemishes
Environmental Uses
Fixes Nitrogen, Prevent weeds, Provides ground cover
Air purification, Fixes Nitrogen
Medicinal Uses
Abdominal Disease, Acne, Alzheimer’s Disease, Antibacterial, antimicrobial, Antiseptic, Antispasmodic, Atherosclerosis, Brain disease, Carminative, Cold, Diarrhea, Digestion problems, Eczema, Liver problems, Menstrual Cramps, Treat Parasitic Intestinal Worms, Treatment of ulcers, Urinary tract problems
Asthma, Diarrhea, Obesity, Osteoarthritis
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Leaves, Twigs
Other Uses
Cosmetics, Culinary use, Used as an ointment, Used as colouring in foods, Used as insect repellent
Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Alpine, Cutflower, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Groundcover, Hedges, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
Curcuma longa
Symphytum asperum
Common Name
Turmeric, Curcuma
Comfrey,Black Root, Blackwort, Bruisewort
In German
Kurkuma
Blackwort
In French
curcuma
Blackwort
In Spanish
Curcuma longa
Blackwort
In Greek
κουρκούμη
Blackwort
In Portuguese
curcuma
Blackwort
In Polish
kurkuma
Blackwort
In Latin
turmeric
Blackwort
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Zingiberales
Lamiales
Family
Zingiberaceae
Boraginaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Zingibereae
Not Available
Subfamily
Zingiberoideae
Boraginoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Turmeric and Comfrey
Season and care of Turmeric and Comfrey is important to know. While considering everything about Turmeric and Comfrey Care, growing season is an essential factor. Turmeric season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Comfrey season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Turmeric is Loam and for Comfrey is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Turmeric is Neutral and for Comfrey is Acidic, Neutral.
Turmeric and Comfrey Physical Information
Turmeric and Comfrey physical information is very important for comparison. Turmeric height is 50.00 cm and width 100.00 cm whereas Comfrey height is 20.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Turmeric and Comfrey are as follows:
Turmeric flower color: GreenLight Green and Yellow green
Turmeric leaf color: Green
Comfrey flower color: White and Light Pink
- Comfrey leaf color: Red, Green and Copper
Care of Turmeric and Comfrey
Care of Turmeric and Comfrey include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Turmeric pruning is done Cut back old stems to the ground, Prune after harvesting, 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 Turmeric 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.