Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Type
Vegetable
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Europe, Asia
Europe, Russia
Types
Brassica oleifer, Brassica napus
Symphytum officinale (common comfrey), Symphytum asperum (rough comfrey)
Habitat
Humid climates, Subtropical climates
Cold Regions, stream banks
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
6-11
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, H1, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow
White, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown, Black
Orange Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Blue Green
Red, Green, Copper
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Light Green, Gray Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Light Green, Gray Green
Red, Dark Green, Burgundy, Bronze
Leaf Shape
Oval Cordate
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Late Winter
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Root Division, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Keep the Soil well drained, Needs watering once a week
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
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
Prune back the growing tips, Remove all suckers
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
15-15-15 amounts, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Less fertilizing
14-14-14 Fertilizer, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, can go long without fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Downy mildew, pink rot, Rust
Aphids, Stem spot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Shallow soil, Sun
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Invasive
Sometimes
Sometimes
Attracts
Aphids, Beetles, Bugs
Ants, Butterflies, pollinators
Allergy
Diarrhea, Nausea, Oral Allergy, sneezing, wheezing
Antibacterial, Peripheral Edema
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Blackheads, Blood purifying, Perfumes
Acne, Beautiful Skin, Reduce Bruises, Remove blemishes
Environmental Uses
Food for birds, No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed, Shadow Tree
Air purification, Fixes Nitrogen
Medicinal Uses
Cholesterol Free, Curing mumps and measles, Digestion problems, Diuretic, Palpitation, Piles
Asthma, Diarrhea, Obesity, Osteoarthritis
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Stem
Leaves, Twigs
Other Uses
Making Sweet Scented Oil, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc.
Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Groundcover, Hedges, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
BRASSICA rapa ssp. nipposinica
Symphytum asperum
Common Name
Kabuna, Mizuna, Spinach Mustard, Tendergreen
Comfrey,Black Root, Blackwort, Bruisewort
In Hindi
Mizuna
Blackwort
In German
Mizuna
Blackwort
In French
Mizuna
Blackwort
In Spanish
Mizuna
Blackwort
In Greek
Mizuna
Blackwort
In Portuguese
Mizuna
Blackwort
In Polish
Mizuna
Blackwort
In Latin
Mizuna
Blackwort
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Capparales
Lamiales
Family
Brassicaceae
Boraginaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
-
Boraginoideae
Season and Care of Mizuna and Comfrey
Season and care of Mizuna and Comfrey is important to know. While considering everything about Mizuna and Comfrey Care, growing season is an essential factor. Mizuna season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Comfrey season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Mizuna is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Comfrey is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Mizuna is Neutral and for Comfrey is Acidic, Neutral.
Mizuna and Comfrey Physical Information
Mizuna and Comfrey physical information is very important for comparison. Mizuna height is 30.50 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Comfrey height is 20.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Mizuna and Comfrey are as follows:
Mizuna flower color: Yellow
Mizuna leaf color: Blue Green
Comfrey flower color: White and Light Pink
- Comfrey leaf color: Red, Green and Copper
Care of Mizuna and Comfrey
Care of Mizuna and Comfrey include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Mizuna pruning is done Prune back the growing tips and Remove all suckers and Comfrey pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems and Remove dead leaves. In summer Mizuna 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.