Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Herbs
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
North America, Europe, Western Asia
Europe, Russia
Types
lupulus , cordifolius , lupuloides , neomexicanus , pubescens
Symphytum officinale (common comfrey), Symphytum asperum (rough comfrey)
Habitat
ditches, Lake margins
Cold Regions, stream banks
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
6-11
Sunset Zone
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
21,22
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Green, Magenta
White, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan
Orange Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Chartreuse, Yellow green
Red, Green, Copper
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green, Light Yellow, Yellow green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Yellow green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Red, Dark Green, Burgundy, Bronze
Leaf Shape
Lobed and toothed
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
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
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Semi-hardwood cuttings, Softwood cuttings
Root Division, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained
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
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
In Early Autumn, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, General purpose fertilizer with an NPK ratio 3-1-2
14-14-14 Fertilizer, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, can go long without fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Japanese Beetles, Red spider mite
Aphids, Stem spot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Shallow soil, Sun
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Beetles
Ants, Butterflies, pollinators
Allergy
-
Antibacterial, Peripheral Edema
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Farmland, Informal Hedge, Wild gardens
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Acne, Beautiful Skin, Reduce Bruises, Remove blemishes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Fixes Nitrogen
Medicinal Uses
anti bacterial, increase urine flow, Insomnia
Asthma, Diarrhea, Obesity, Osteoarthritis
Part of Plant Used
extracted oil, Flowers
Leaves, Twigs
Other Uses
brewing beer
Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Edible, Feature Plant, Herb / Vegetable, Rock Garden / Wall, Vine
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Groundcover, Hedges, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
HUMULUS lupulus 'Aureus'
Symphytum asperum
Common Name
Columbus Hops
Comfrey,Black Root, Blackwort, Bruisewort
In Hindi
साधारण राज़क
Blackwort
In German
Echter Hopfen
Blackwort
In French
Houblon
Blackwort
In Spanish
Humulus lupulus
Blackwort
In Greek
Columbus Hops
Blackwort
In Portuguese
Lúpulo
Blackwort
In Polish
Chmiel zwyczajny
Blackwort
In Latin
Columbus Hops
Blackwort
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Cannabaceae
Boraginaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
-
Boraginoideae
Season and Care of Columbus Hops and Comfrey
Season and care of Columbus Hops and Comfrey is important to know. While considering everything about Columbus Hops and Comfrey Care, growing season is an essential factor. Columbus Hops season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Comfrey season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Columbus Hops is Clay, Loam and for Comfrey is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Columbus Hops is Acidic, Neutral and for Comfrey is Acidic, Neutral.
Columbus Hops and Comfrey Physical Information
Columbus Hops and Comfrey physical information is very important for comparison. Columbus Hops height is 370.00 cm and width 7.10 cm whereas Comfrey height is 20.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Columbus Hops and Comfrey are as follows:
Columbus Hops flower color: Green and Magenta
Columbus Hops leaf color: Chartreuse and Yellow green
Comfrey flower color: White and Light Pink
- Comfrey leaf color: Red, Green and Copper
Care of Columbus Hops and Comfrey
Care of Columbus Hops and Comfrey include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Columbus Hops pruning is done In Early Autumn, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Comfrey pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems and Remove dead leaves. In summer Columbus Hops 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.