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
  
AHS Heat Zone
8-1
  
Not Available
  
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
  
Plant Size
  
  
Minimum Width
Not Available
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Green, Magenta
  
White, Light Pink
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Bicolor
  
Fruit Color
Tan
  
Not Available, 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
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Lobed and toothed
  
Oval
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
  
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Growth Rate
Fast
  
Medium
  
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
  
Repeat Bloomer
No
  
No
  
Tolerances
Drought
  
Not Available
  
Where to Plant?
Ground
  
Container, Ground
  
How to Plant?
Semi-hardwood cuttings, Softwood cuttings
  
Root Division, Transplanting
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Low
  
Watering Plants
  
  
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
  
  
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
  
Flowers
Showy
  
Showy
  
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
Yes
  
Yes
  
Edible Fruit
Yes
  
No
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
Yes
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
Yes
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
Yes
  
Yes
  
Showy Bark
No
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Medium
  
Medium
  
Foliage Sheen
Matte
  
Glossy
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
Sometimes
  
Self-Sowing
Yes
  
No
  
Attracts
Beetles
  
Ants, Butterflies, pollinators
  
Allergy
Unknown
  
Antibacterial, Peripheral Edema
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Farmland, Informal Hedge, Wild gardens
  
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
  
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
  
Acne, Beautiful Skin, Reduce Bruises, Remove blemishes
  
Edible Uses
Yes
  
No
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification
  
Air purification, Fixes Nitrogen
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
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
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Urticales
  
Lamiales
  
Family
Cannabaceae
  
Boraginaceae
  
Genus
Humulus
  
Symphytum
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
  
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
  
Tribe
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Subfamily
Not Available
  
Boraginoideae
  
Number of Species
Not Available
  
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 Not Available 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.