Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Mexico, Central America, South America
Europe, Russia
Types
it is a type of oleander
Symphytum officinale (common comfrey), Symphytum asperum (rough comfrey)
Habitat
coastal environs, disturbed sites, old gardens, open Woodlands, Pastures, Roadsides, Waste areas, waterways
Cold Regions, stream banks
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-15
6-11
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow, Light Yellow, Peach
White, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Green, Black
Orange Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Red, Green, Copper
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Red, Dark Green, Burgundy, Bronze
Leaf Shape
Long Narrow
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought, Salt
-
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Root Division, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Needs watering once a week, Water Deeply
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
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune to stimulate growth, Remove dead branches
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
fertilize in spring, slow-release fertilizers
14-14-14 Fertilizer, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, can go long without fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Bacteria, fungus, Insects
Aphids, Stem spot
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Pollution, Salt
Shallow soil, Sun
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
-
Ants, Butterflies, pollinators
Allergy
Phytodermatitis, Toxic
Antibacterial, Peripheral Edema
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Acne, Beautiful Skin, Reduce Bruises, Remove blemishes
Environmental Uses
-
Air purification, Fixes Nitrogen
Medicinal Uses
-
Asthma, Diarrhea, Obesity, Osteoarthritis
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Leaves, Twigs
Other Uses
For making oil, Used as Ornamental plant
Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier, Tropical
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Groundcover, Hedges, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
THEVETIA peruviana
Symphytum asperum
Common Name
Yellow Oleander, Lucky Nut
Comfrey,Black Root, Blackwort, Bruisewort
In Hindi
पीला कनेर
Blackwort
In German
Gelbe Oleander
Blackwort
In French
Oleander Jaune
Blackwort
In Spanish
Oleander amarillo
Blackwort
In Greek
κίτρινη πικροδάφνη
Blackwort
In Portuguese
Oleander amarelo
Blackwort
In Polish
żółta Oleander
Blackwort
In Latin
Yellow haurit Cleander
Blackwort
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Gentianales
Lamiales
Family
Apocynaceae
Boraginaceae
Genus
Cascabela
Symphytum
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
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Boraginoideae
Season and Care of Yellow Oleander and Comfrey
Season and care of Yellow Oleander and Comfrey is important to know. While considering everything about Yellow Oleander and Comfrey Care, growing season is an essential factor. Yellow Oleander season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Comfrey season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Yellow Oleander is Loam, Sand and for Comfrey is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Yellow Oleander is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Comfrey is Acidic, Neutral.
Yellow Oleander and Comfrey Physical Information
Yellow Oleander and Comfrey physical information is very important for comparison. Yellow Oleander height is 240.00 cm and width 240.00 cm whereas Comfrey height is 20.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Yellow Oleander and Comfrey are as follows:
Yellow Oleander flower color: Yellow, Light Yellow and Peach
Yellow Oleander leaf color: Green
Comfrey flower color: White and Light Pink
- Comfrey leaf color: Red, Green and Copper
Care of Yellow Oleander and Comfrey
Care of Yellow Oleander and Comfrey include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Yellow Oleander pruning is done Prune to stimulate growth and Remove dead branches and Comfrey pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems and Remove dead leaves. In summer Yellow Oleander 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.