Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Shrub
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
China
Europe, Russia
Types
Caliicarpa bodinieri, Callicarpa dichotoma, Caliicarpa japonica
Symphytum officinale (common comfrey), Symphytum asperum (rough comfrey)
Habitat
Woodland Garden Dappled Shade
Cold Regions, stream banks
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
6-11
Sunset Zone
3a, 3b, 4, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Pink, Lavender
White, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Purple
Orange Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Red, Green, Copper
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Yellow green, Rose
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Red, Dark Green, Burgundy, Bronze
Plant Season
Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Root Division, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, 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
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune in early spring, Prune in late winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Balanced liquid fertilizer monthly
14-14-14 Fertilizer, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, can go long without fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Stem spot
Plant Tolerance
-
Shallow soil, Sun
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Ants, Butterflies, pollinators
Allergy
Pollen
Antibacterial, Peripheral Edema
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin
Acne, Beautiful Skin, Reduce Bruises, Remove blemishes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, Food for insects, Wildlife
Air purification, Fixes Nitrogen
Medicinal Uses
Dysentry, Fever, Malaria, Rheumatism, Stomach pain
Asthma, Diarrhea, Obesity, Osteoarthritis
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root, Seeds, Stem
Leaves, Twigs
Other Uses
Cattle Fodder, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Groundcover, Hedges, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
CALLICARPA bodinieri 'Profusion'
Symphytum asperum
Common Name
Beautyberry
Comfrey,Black Root, Blackwort, Bruisewort
In Hindi
Beauty Berry Plant
Blackwort
In German
Schönheit Berry Pflanze
Blackwort
In French
Beauté Berry Plante
Blackwort
In Spanish
Planta de la baya de belleza
Blackwort
In Greek
Ομορφιά Berry Φυτών
Blackwort
In Portuguese
Planta Berry beleza
Blackwort
In Polish
Beauty Berry roślin
Blackwort
In Latin
Planta forma Berry
Blackwort
Phylum
Vascular plant
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Verbenaceae
Boraginaceae
Genus
Callicarpa
Symphytum
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Amaryllidoideae
Boraginoideae
Season and Care of Beautyberry and Comfrey
Season and care of Beautyberry and Comfrey is important to know. While considering everything about Beautyberry and Comfrey Care, growing season is an essential factor. Beautyberry season is Summer, Fall and Winter and Comfrey season is Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Beautyberry is Clay, Loam and for Comfrey is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Beautyberry is Neutral and for Comfrey is Acidic, Neutral.
Beautyberry and Comfrey Physical Information
Beautyberry and Comfrey physical information is very important for comparison. Beautyberry height is 609.60 cm and width 243.84 cm whereas Comfrey height is 20.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Beautyberry and Comfrey are as follows:
Beautyberry flower color: Pink and Lavender
Beautyberry leaf color: Green and Light Green
Comfrey flower color: White and Light Pink
- Comfrey leaf color: Red, Green and Copper
Care of Beautyberry and Comfrey
Care of Beautyberry and Comfrey include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Beautyberry pruning is done Prune in early spring, Prune in late winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Comfrey pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems and Remove dead leaves. In summer Beautyberry 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.