Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Western United States, California
Europe, Russia
Types
-
Symphytum officinale (common comfrey), Symphytum asperum (rough comfrey)
Habitat
Dappled Shade, Woodland Garden
Cold Regions, stream banks
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-10
6-11
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23
21,22
Habit
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Magenta
White, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Orange Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Bronze
Red, Green, Copper
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gold, Sienna, Rose
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Red, Dark Green, Burgundy, Bronze
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Root Division, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
occasional watering once established
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
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial 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
Anthracnose, Root rot, Verticillium Wilt
Aphids, Stem spot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Shallow soil, Sun
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Ants, Butterflies, pollinators
Allergy
Mild Allergen
Antibacterial, Peripheral Edema
Aesthetic Uses
Used in parkland, Water gardening
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Acne, Beautiful Skin, Reduce Bruises, Remove blemishes
Environmental Uses
soil stabilisation
Air purification, Fixes Nitrogen
Medicinal Uses
-
Asthma, Diarrhea, Obesity, Osteoarthritis
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Seedpod, Seeds
Leaves, Twigs
Other Uses
Added to salads, Used as Ornamental plant, Used to weave baskets
Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Groundcover, Hedges, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
CERCIS occidentalis
Symphytum asperum
Common Name
California Redbud, Western Redbud
Comfrey,Black Root, Blackwort, Bruisewort
In Hindi
Western Redbud
Blackwort
In German
West Redbud
Blackwort
In French
Redbud Western
Blackwort
In Spanish
Redbud Occidental
Blackwort
In Greek
Δυτική κουτσουπιά
Blackwort
In Portuguese
Redbud ocidental
Blackwort
In Polish
Zachodnia Redbud
Blackwort
In Latin
Western Cercis
Blackwort
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Fabaceae
Boraginaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Caesalpinioideae
Boraginoideae
Season and Care of Western Redbud and Comfrey
Season and care of Western Redbud and Comfrey is important to know. While considering everything about Western Redbud and Comfrey Care, growing season is an essential factor. Western Redbud season is Spring and Fall and Comfrey season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Western Redbud is Clay, Loam and for Comfrey is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Western Redbud is Acidic, Neutral and for Comfrey is Acidic, Neutral.
Western Redbud and Comfrey Physical Information
Western Redbud and Comfrey physical information is very important for comparison. Western Redbud height is 300.00 cm and width 370.00 cm whereas Comfrey height is 20.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Western Redbud and Comfrey are as follows:
Western Redbud flower color: Magenta
Western Redbud leaf color: Bronze
Comfrey flower color: White and Light Pink
- Comfrey leaf color: Red, Green and Copper
Care of Western Redbud and Comfrey
Care of Western Redbud and Comfrey include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Western Redbud 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 Western Redbud 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.