Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Tree
Origin
Europe, Russia
Southern Asia, Western Asia
Types
Symphytum officinale (common comfrey), Symphytum asperum (rough comfrey)
White mulberry, Chinese mulberry, Red mulberry
Habitat
Cold Regions, stream banks
Dappled Shade, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-11
5-9
Sunset Zone
21,22
H1, H2, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Light Pink
White, Gray Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Orange Red
Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Red, Green, Copper
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Blue Green
Yellow
Leaf Color in Winter
Red, Dark Green, Burgundy, Bronze
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Leaf Shape
Oval
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Late Spring
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Root Division, Transplanting
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Water daily during growing season
Requires regular watering, Water daily during growing season, Water Deeply
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove dead leaves
Prune when plant is dormant, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
14-14-14 Fertilizer, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, can go long without fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Stem spot
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Shallow soil, Sun
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Ants, Butterflies, pollinators
Birds
Allergy
Antibacterial, Peripheral Edema
Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
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Beauty Benefits
Acne, Beautiful Skin, Reduce Bruises, Remove blemishes
Anti-ageing, Good for skin and hair, Promotes Healthy Hair
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Fixes Nitrogen
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife, Wildlife, Windbreak
Medicinal Uses
Asthma, Diarrhea, Obesity, Osteoarthritis
Anthelmintic, Astringent, Homeopathy, Hypoglycaemic, Laxative, Odontalgic, Purgative
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Twigs
Bark, Fruits, Stem, Wood
Other Uses
Used for its medicinal properties
Fibre, Used as a dye, Used for its medicinal properties, Wood is used for making furniture
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Groundcover, Hedges, Mixed Border, Tropical
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
Symphytum asperum
MORUS nigra
Common Name
Comfrey,Black Root, Blackwort, Bruisewort
Black Mulberry
In Hindi
Blackwort
काले शहतूत के पेड़
In German
Blackwort
Schwarze Maulbeerbaum
In French
Blackwort
Noir Mulberry Tree
In Spanish
Blackwort
Negro árbol de mora
In Greek
Blackwort
Μαύρο Mulberry Tree
In Portuguese
Blackwort
Árvore de Mulberry Preto
In Polish
Blackwort
Czarny Mulberry Tree
In Latin
Blackwort
Niger arbori moro:
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Boraginaceae
Moraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Boraginoideae
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Season and Care of Comfrey and Black Mulberry
Season and care of Comfrey and Black Mulberry is important to know. While considering everything about Comfrey and Black Mulberry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Comfrey season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Black Mulberry season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Comfrey is Loam, Sand and for Black Mulberry is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Comfrey is Acidic, Neutral and for Black Mulberry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Comfrey and Black Mulberry Physical Information
Comfrey and Black Mulberry physical information is very important for comparison. Comfrey height is 20.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Black Mulberry height is 600.00 cm and width 600.00 cm. The color specification of Comfrey and Black Mulberry are as follows:
Comfrey flower color: White and Light Pink
Comfrey leaf color: Red, Green and Copper
Black Mulberry flower color: White and Gray Green
- Black Mulberry leaf color: Green
Care of Comfrey and Black Mulberry
Care of Comfrey and Black Mulberry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Comfrey pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems and Remove dead leaves and Black Mulberry pruning is done Prune when plant is dormant, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads. In summer Comfrey needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Black Mulberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.