Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Broadleaf Evergreen
Types
-
Symphytum officinale (common comfrey), Symphytum asperum (rough comfrey)
Habitat
-
Cold Regions, stream banks
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
6-11
Sunset Zone
3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Pink, Violet
White, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red
Orange Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Red, Green, Copper
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Yellow green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Red, Dark Green, Burgundy, Bronze
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
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
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove all suckers, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Fertilize in late fall, Requires high amount of nitrogen
14-14-14 Fertilizer, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, can go long without fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Bacterial leaf spot, Canker, Leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Red blotch, Scale, Spot anthracnose, Thripes, Verticillium Wilt
Aphids, Stem spot
Plant Tolerance
-
Shallow soil, Sun
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Ants, Butterflies, pollinators
Allergy
Asthma
Antibacterial, Peripheral Edema
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Acne, Beautiful Skin, Reduce Bruises, Remove blemishes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Fixes Nitrogen
Medicinal Uses
-
Asthma, Diarrhea, Obesity, Osteoarthritis
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Leaves, Twigs
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Groundcover, Hedges, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
MAGNOLIA 'Galaxy'
Symphytum asperum
Common Name
Magnolia, Magnolia Galaxy
Comfrey,Black Root, Blackwort, Bruisewort
In Hindi
Magnolia Galaxy
Blackwort
In German
Magnolia Galaxy
Blackwort
In French
Magnolia Galaxy
Blackwort
In Spanish
Magnolia Galaxy
Blackwort
In Greek
Magnolia Galaxy
Blackwort
In Portuguese
Magnolia Galaxy
Blackwort
In Polish
Magnolia Galaxy
Blackwort
In Latin
Magnolia Galaxy
Blackwort
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Magnoliaceae
Boraginaceae
Clade
Angiosperms
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
-
Boraginoideae
Season and Care of Magnolia Galaxy and Comfrey
Season and care of Magnolia Galaxy and Comfrey is important to know. While considering everything about Magnolia Galaxy and Comfrey Care, growing season is an essential factor. Magnolia Galaxy season is Spring and Comfrey season is Spring. The type of soil for Magnolia Galaxy is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Comfrey is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Magnolia Galaxy is Acidic, Neutral and for Comfrey is Acidic, Neutral.
Magnolia Galaxy and Comfrey Physical Information
Magnolia Galaxy and Comfrey physical information is very important for comparison. Magnolia Galaxy height is 1,070.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Comfrey height is 20.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Magnolia Galaxy and Comfrey are as follows:
Magnolia Galaxy flower color: Pink and Violet
Magnolia Galaxy leaf color: Light Green
Comfrey flower color: White and Light Pink
- Comfrey leaf color: Red, Green and Copper
Care of Magnolia Galaxy and Comfrey
Care of Magnolia Galaxy and Comfrey include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Magnolia Galaxy pruning is done Remove all suckers, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Comfrey pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems and Remove dead leaves. In summer Magnolia Galaxy 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.