Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Herbs
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
China, Japan, Korea
Europe, Russia
Types
-
Symphytum officinale (common comfrey), Symphytum asperum (rough comfrey)
Habitat
gardens, Grassland, Homesteads, Open areas
Cold Regions, stream banks
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
6-11
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Light Yellow, Ivory
White, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green, Light Yellow, Ivory
Red, Green, Copper
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Light Yellow, Ivory
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Light Yellow, Ivory
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Red, Dark Green, Burgundy, Bronze
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Late Winter
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Stem Planting
Root Division, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Keep ground moist, Needs 2-3 times watering per week, Over-head watering, 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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove deadheads, Requires very little pruning, Shape and thin as needed
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, Red blotch
Aphids, Stem spot
Plant Tolerance
Wet Site
Shallow soil, Sun
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Invasive
Sometimes
Sometimes
Attracts
-
Ants, Butterflies, pollinators
Allergy
-
Antibacterial, Peripheral Edema
Aesthetic Uses
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
-
Asthma, Diarrhea, Obesity, Osteoarthritis
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Leaves, Twigs
Other Uses
-
Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bog Garden, Container, Feature Plant, Water Gardens
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Groundcover, Hedges, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
PETASITES japonicus 'Variegatus'
Symphytum asperum
Common Name
Giant Butterbur, Japanese Butterbur, Variegated Butterbur
Comfrey,Black Root, Blackwort, Bruisewort
In Hindi
variegated butterbur
Blackwort
In German
bunte Pestwurz
Blackwort
In French
pétasite panachée
Blackwort
In Spanish
butterbur abigarrado
Blackwort
In Greek
διαφοροποιημένα butterbur
Blackwort
In Portuguese
butterbur variegada
Blackwort
In Polish
barwny Lepiężnik
Blackwort
In Latin
varius butterbur
Blackwort
Family
Asteraceae
Boraginaceae
Genus
Petasites
Symphytum
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
-
Boraginoideae
Season and Care of Variegated Butterbur and Comfrey
Season and care of Variegated Butterbur and Comfrey is important to know. While considering everything about Variegated Butterbur and Comfrey Care, growing season is an essential factor. Variegated Butterbur season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Comfrey season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Variegated Butterbur is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Comfrey is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Variegated Butterbur is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Comfrey is Acidic, Neutral.
Variegated Butterbur and Comfrey Physical Information
Variegated Butterbur and Comfrey physical information is very important for comparison. Variegated Butterbur height is 60.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Comfrey height is 20.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Variegated Butterbur and Comfrey are as follows:
Variegated Butterbur flower color: Light Yellow and Ivory
Variegated Butterbur leaf color: Green, Light Green, Light Yellow and Ivory
Comfrey flower color: White and Light Pink
- Comfrey leaf color: Red, Green and Copper
Care of Variegated Butterbur and Comfrey
Care of Variegated Butterbur and Comfrey include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Variegated Butterbur pruning is done Remove deadheads, Requires very little pruning and Shape and thin as needed and Comfrey pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems and Remove dead leaves. In summer Variegated Butterbur 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.