Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, Texas, Canada
Europe, Russia
Types
Blue Moon, Clouds of Perfume
Symphytum officinale (common comfrey), Symphytum asperum (rough comfrey)
Habitat
Rich Woods
Cold Regions, stream banks
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
6-11
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17
21,22
Habit
Mat-forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Blue Violet
White, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Red, Green, Copper
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Red, Dark Green, Burgundy, Bronze
Leaf Shape
Ovate-lanceolate
Oval
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Where to Plant?
Container
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Root Division, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
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
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove dead flowers
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount
14-14-14 Fertilizer, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, can go long without fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Rust
Aphids, Stem spot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Shallow soil, Sun
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Ants, Butterflies, pollinators
Allergy
Mild Allergen
Antibacterial, Peripheral Edema
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Acne, Beautiful Skin, Reduce Bruises, Remove blemishes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Fixes Nitrogen
Medicinal Uses
Boils, Eczema, Intestinal disorders
Asthma, Diarrhea, Obesity, Osteoarthritis
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Root
Leaves, Twigs
Other Uses
As a tea substitute, Used as eyewash
Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Groundcover, Hedges, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
PHLOX divaricata 'Blue Moon'
Symphytum asperum
Common Name
Wild Blue Phlox, Woodland Phlox
Comfrey,Black Root, Blackwort, Bruisewort
In Hindi
Wild Blue Phlox
Blackwort
In German
Wild Blue Phlox
Blackwort
In French
Wild Blue Phlox
Blackwort
In Spanish
Wild Blue Phlox
Blackwort
In Greek
Άγρια μπλε Phlox
Blackwort
In Portuguese
Wild Blue Phlox
Blackwort
In Polish
Dziki Niebieski Phlox
Blackwort
In Latin
Phlox ferae blue
Blackwort
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Polemoniaceae
Boraginaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Polemonioideae
Boraginoideae
Season and Care of Wild Blue Phlox and Comfrey
Season and care of Wild Blue Phlox and Comfrey is important to know. While considering everything about Wild Blue Phlox and Comfrey Care, growing season is an essential factor. Wild Blue Phlox season is Spring and Comfrey season is Spring. The type of soil for Wild Blue Phlox is Loam and for Comfrey is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Wild Blue Phlox is Neutral and for Comfrey is Acidic, Neutral.
Wild Blue Phlox and Comfrey Physical Information
Wild Blue Phlox and Comfrey physical information is very important for comparison. Wild Blue Phlox height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Comfrey height is 20.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Wild Blue Phlox and Comfrey are as follows:
Wild Blue Phlox flower color: Blue Violet
Wild Blue Phlox leaf color: Green
Comfrey flower color: White and Light Pink
- Comfrey leaf color: Red, Green and Copper
Care of Wild Blue Phlox and Comfrey
Care of Wild Blue Phlox and Comfrey include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Wild Blue Phlox pruning is done Remove dead flowers and Comfrey pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems and Remove dead leaves. In summer Wild Blue Phlox 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.