Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Europe, Russia
United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas
Types
Symphytum officinale (common comfrey), Symphytum asperum (rough comfrey)
Ilex opaca laxiflora,Ilex opaca opaca
Habitat
Cold Regions, stream banks
Coastal sand dunes, moist forests, Swamps
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-11
5-9
Habit
Upright/Erect
Pyramidal
Flower Color
White, Light Pink
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Orange Red
Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Red, Green, Copper
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Blue Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Red, Dark Green, Burgundy, Bronze
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Oval
Oval Spiny Leaves
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Late Spring
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Root Division, Transplanting
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Water daily during growing season
Average Water Needs, Drought Tolerant
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
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
14-14-14 Fertilizer, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, can go long without fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Stem spot
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Shallow soil, Sun
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Ants, Butterflies, pollinators
Birds
Allergy
Antibacterial, Peripheral Edema
Mild Allergen
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Landscape Designing
Beauty Benefits
Acne, Beautiful Skin, Reduce Bruises, Remove blemishes
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Environmental Uses
Air purification, Fixes Nitrogen
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Asthma, Diarrhea, Obesity, Osteoarthritis
Cold, epilepsy, Itching, Malaria, Pneumonia
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Twigs
Bark, Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Used for its medicinal properties
Decoration Purposes, Used as a dyestuff, Used as Ornamental plant, Used in making tea
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Groundcover, Hedges, Mixed Border, Tropical
Feature Plant, Foundation, Screening, Wind Break, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
Symphytum asperum
ILEX opaca
Common Name
Comfrey,Black Root, Blackwort, Bruisewort
Christmas Holly
In Hindi
Blackwort
American Holly
In German
Blackwort
American Holly
In French
Blackwort
American Holly
In Spanish
Blackwort
American Holly
In Greek
Blackwort
American Holly
In Portuguese
Blackwort
American Holly
In Polish
Blackwort
American Holly
In Latin
Blackwort
American Holly
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Lamiales
Celastrales
Family
Boraginaceae
Aquifoliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Boraginoideae
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Season and Care of Comfrey and American Holly
Season and care of Comfrey and American Holly is important to know. While considering everything about Comfrey and American Holly Care, growing season is an essential factor. Comfrey season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and American Holly season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Comfrey is Loam, Sand and for American Holly is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Comfrey is Acidic, Neutral and for American Holly is Acidic, Neutral.
Comfrey and American Holly Physical Information
Comfrey and American Holly physical information is very important for comparison. Comfrey height is 20.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas American Holly height is 760.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Comfrey and American Holly are as follows:
Comfrey flower color: White and Light Pink
Comfrey leaf color: Red, Green and Copper
American Holly flower color: White
- American Holly leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Comfrey and American Holly
Care of Comfrey and American Holly include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Comfrey pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems and Remove dead leaves and American Holly pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Comfrey needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer American Holly needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.