Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Herbs
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Asia, Europe, North America
Europe, Russia
Types
A. millefolium chitralensis, Achillea millefolium occidentalis, Achillea millefolium puberula
Symphytum officinale (common comfrey), Symphytum asperum (rough comfrey)
Habitat
Along Railroads, countryside, meadows, Pastures, Roadsides, Waste areas
Cold Regions, stream banks
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-9
6-11
Sunset Zone
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11
21,22
Flower Color
Pink, Red, Yellow
White, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Red, Green, Copper
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Red, Dark Green, Burgundy, Bronze
Leaf Shape
Fern like
Oval
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Tip cutting
Root Division, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Needs less 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, Slightly Acidic, Slightly 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
cut main flower spike, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
No fertilizers needed
14-14-14 Fertilizer, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, can go long without fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Powdery mildew, Rust, Stem rot
Aphids, Stem spot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Shallow soil, Sun
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
-
Ants, Butterflies, pollinators
Allergy
Skin irritation
Antibacterial, Peripheral Edema
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes, small hedge
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Acne, Beautiful Skin, Reduce Bruises, Remove blemishes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Fixes Nitrogen
Medicinal Uses
Cold, Cramps, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Fever, Gastrointestinal disorders, Tooth ache
Asthma, Diarrhea, Obesity, Osteoarthritis
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Leaves, Twigs
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Herb, Rock Garden, Wall
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Groundcover, Hedges, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
Achillea millefolium
Symphytum asperum
Common Name
Yarrow, common yarrow
Comfrey,Black Root, Blackwort, Bruisewort
In Hindi
एक प्रकार का पौधा
Blackwort
In German
Gemeine Schafgarbe
Blackwort
In French
Millefeuille
Blackwort
In Spanish
La milenrama
Blackwort
In Greek
μυριόφυλλο
Blackwort
In Portuguese
milefólio
Blackwort
In Polish
krwawnika
Blackwort
In Latin
ACHILLEOS
Blackwort
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Asteraceae
Boraginaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
-
Boraginoideae
Season and Care of Yarrow and Comfrey
Season and care of Yarrow and Comfrey is important to know. While considering everything about Yarrow and Comfrey Care, growing season is an essential factor. Yarrow season is Summer and Comfrey season is Summer. The type of soil for Yarrow is Loam, Sand and for Comfrey is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Yarrow is Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline and for Comfrey is Acidic, Neutral.
Yarrow and Comfrey Physical Information
Yarrow and Comfrey physical information is very important for comparison. Yarrow height is 20.00 cm and width 35.00 cm whereas Comfrey height is 20.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Yarrow and Comfrey are as follows:
Yarrow flower color: Pink, Red and Yellow
Yarrow leaf color: Light Green
Comfrey flower color: White and Light Pink
- Comfrey leaf color: Red, Green and Copper
Care of Yarrow and Comfrey
Care of Yarrow and Comfrey include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Yarrow pruning is done cut main flower spike, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Comfrey pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems and Remove dead leaves. In summer Yarrow 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.