Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Tree
Origin
Europe, Russia
Australia
Types
Symphytum officinale (common comfrey), Symphytum asperum (rough comfrey)
Acacia aneura, Corkwood
Habitat
Cold Regions, stream banks
Scrubs, tussock grasslands, Upland savannas
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-11
10-11
Sunset Zone
21,22
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Light Pink
Lemon yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Orange Red
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Red, Green, Copper
Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green
Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Blue Green
Blue Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Red, Dark Green, Burgundy, Bronze
Blue Green
Leaf Shape
Oval
Long Narrow
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Spring, Late Winter
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Root Division, Transplanting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Water daily during growing season
Do not water excessively
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
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove dead leaves
Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Requires little pruning
Fertilizers
14-14-14 Fertilizer, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, can go long without fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, No fertilizers needed
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Stem spot
Insects, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Shallow soil, Sun
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Ants, Butterflies, pollinators
Butterflies
Allergy
Antibacterial, Peripheral Edema
Asthma, Eye irritation, Headache, Nose Irritation, Throat itching, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Acne, Beautiful Skin, Reduce Bruises, Remove blemishes
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Environmental Uses
Air purification, Fixes Nitrogen
Air purification, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
Asthma, Diarrhea, Obesity, Osteoarthritis
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Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Twigs
Flowers, Sap, Seeds
Other Uses
Used for its medicinal properties
Used as a dye, Wood is used fore making tools
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Groundcover, Hedges, Mixed Border, Tropical
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
Symphytum asperum
ACACIA aneura
Common Name
Comfrey,Black Root, Blackwort, Bruisewort
Mulga, True Mulga
In German
Blackwort
Mulga
In French
Blackwort
Mulga
In Spanish
Blackwort
Mulga
In Portuguese
Blackwort
Mulga
In Polish
Blackwort
Mulga
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Boraginaceae
Fabaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Boraginoideae
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Season and Care of Comfrey and Mulga Tree
Season and care of Comfrey and Mulga Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Comfrey and Mulga Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Comfrey season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Mulga Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Comfrey is Loam, Sand and for Mulga Tree is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Comfrey is Acidic, Neutral and for Mulga Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Comfrey and Mulga Tree Physical Information
Comfrey and Mulga Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Comfrey height is 20.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Mulga Tree height is 550.00 cm and width 370.00 cm. The color specification of Comfrey and Mulga Tree are as follows:
Comfrey flower color: White and Light Pink
Comfrey leaf color: Red, Green and Copper
Mulga Tree flower color: Lemon yellow
- Mulga Tree leaf color: Blue Green
Care of Comfrey and Mulga Tree
Care of Comfrey and Mulga Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Comfrey pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems and Remove dead leaves and Mulga Tree pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Requires little pruning. In summer Comfrey needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Mulga Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.