Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Vegetable
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Central America, South America
Europe, Russia
Types
Phaseolus vulgaris
Symphytum officinale (common comfrey), Symphytum asperum (rough comfrey)
Habitat
All sorts of environments
Cold Regions, stream banks
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
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
Vining/Climbing
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Light Pink, Lavender
White, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light Yellow, Light Green
Orange Red
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
Heart-shaped
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
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
Indeterminate
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Root Division, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather
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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
14-14-14 Fertilizer, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, can go long without fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
-
Aphids, Stem spot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Shallow soil, Sun
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Aphids, Birds, Butterflies, Caterpillar
Ants, Butterflies, pollinators
Allergy
Diarrhea, Irritation to stomach
Antibacterial, Peripheral Edema
Aesthetic Uses
-
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Making cosmetics, Remove blemishes
Acne, Beautiful Skin, Reduce Bruises, Remove blemishes
Environmental Uses
Food for animals, No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed
Air purification, Fixes Nitrogen
Medicinal Uses
Acne, Diuretic, Emmoiliant, Menstrual Disorders
Asthma, Diarrhea, Obesity, Osteoarthritis
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Leaves, Twigs
Other Uses
Animal Feed, Used as a nutritious food item
Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb, Vegetable, Vine
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Groundcover, Hedges, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
PHASEOLUS vulgaris 'Gold of Bacau'
Symphytum asperum
Common Name
common bean
Comfrey,Black Root, Blackwort, Bruisewort
In German
Gartenbohne
Blackwort
In French
Haricot
Blackwort
In Spanish
Phaseolus vulgaris
Blackwort
In Greek
Phaseolus vulgaris
Blackwort
In Portuguese
Feijão
Blackwort
In Polish
Fasola zwykła
Blackwort
In Latin
wax bean
Blackwort
Phylum
Spermatophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Fabaceae
Boraginaceae
Genus
Phaseolus
Symphytum
Clade
Dicotyledonous
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
-
Boraginoideae
Season and Care of Wax Bean and Comfrey
Season and care of Wax Bean and Comfrey is important to know. While considering everything about Wax Bean and Comfrey Care, growing season is an essential factor. Wax Bean season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Comfrey season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Wax Bean is Loam, Sand and for Comfrey is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Wax Bean is Neutral, Alkaline and for Comfrey is Acidic, Neutral.
Wax Bean and Comfrey Physical Information
Wax Bean and Comfrey physical information is very important for comparison. Wax Bean height is 180.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Comfrey height is 20.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Wax Bean and Comfrey are as follows:
Wax Bean flower color: White, Light Pink and Lavender
Wax Bean leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Comfrey flower color: White and Light Pink
- Comfrey leaf color: Red, Green and Copper
Care of Wax Bean and Comfrey
Care of Wax Bean and Comfrey include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Wax Bean 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 Wax Bean 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.