Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Flowering Plants, Ornamental Plants, Shrubs
Origin
Southeastern United States, Mexico, Caribbean, Central America
Africa
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Dry Forest, Lowland
gardens, meadows
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
12-10
12 - 6
Sunset Zone
H1, H2
Not Available
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Purple, Violet, Blue Violet
Blue, Indigo, Lavender, Light Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Red
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Olive
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Olive
Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Olive
Green, Light Yellow, Tan
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Palmate and toothed
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Slow
Slow
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter, Indeterminate
Not Available
Tolerances
Drought, Salt, Variety of soil types
Heat And Humidity
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering
It cannot sustain wet-feet, Keep ground moist, Requires regular watering, Water more in summer
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut away fading foliage, Do not prune during shooting season, Remove damaged leaves, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, slow-release fertilizers
High-phosphorous fertilizers used, Organic Flower Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
Bacterial leaf spot, fungus, Mealybugs
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Salt, Variety of soil types
Heat And Humidity
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Showy Bark
Not Available
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Butterflies
Allergy
Skin irritation
Severe allergen, Skin irritation, Skin rash, Throat itching, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Ground Cover
Beautification, Borders, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beauty Benefits
Blood purifying
No Beauty Benefits
Environmental Uses
Food for birds, Shadow Tree
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anti-inflammatory, Gout, Rheumatism, Sore throat
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Seeds, Wood
Flowers
Other Uses
Used for its medicinal properties, Wood is used for ship building
Used in making blue ink
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Tropical
Edging, Feature Plant
Botanical Name
GUAIACUM sanctum
Delphinium elatum
Common Name
Holy-wood, Lignum Vitae
Alpine delphinium, Delphium, Candle larkspur, Siberian larkspur, Musk Larkspur,
In Hindi
Holywood
अल्पाइन Delphinium
In German
Holywood
Alpine Delphinium
In French
Holywood
Alpine Delphinium
In Spanish
Holywood
Alpine Delphinium
In Greek
Holywood
Alpine Δελφίνιο
In Portuguese
Holywood
Alpine Delphinium
In Polish
Holywood
Alpine Delphinium
In Latin
Holywood
Alpine Delphinium
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Ranunculales
Family
Zygophyllaceae
Ranunculaceae
Genus
Guaiacum
Delphinium
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Zygophylloideae
Not Available
Season and Care of Holywood and Alpine Delphinium
Season and care of Holywood and Alpine Delphinium is important to know. While considering everything about Holywood and Alpine Delphinium Care, growing season is an essential factor. Holywood season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Alpine Delphinium season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Holywood is Loam, Sand and for Alpine Delphinium is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Holywood is Neutral, Alkaline and for Alpine Delphinium is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Holywood and Alpine Delphinium Physical Information
Holywood and Alpine Delphinium physical information is very important for comparison. Holywood height is 300.00 cm and width 370.00 cm whereas Alpine Delphinium height is 200.00 cm and width Not Available. The color specification of Holywood and Alpine Delphinium are as follows:
Holywood flower color: Purple, Violet and Blue Violet
Holywood leaf color: Green and Olive
Alpine Delphinium flower color: Blue, Indigo, Lavender and Light Purple
- Alpine Delphinium leaf color: Green
Care of Holywood and Alpine Delphinium
Care of Holywood and Alpine Delphinium include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Holywood pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Alpine Delphinium pruning is done Cut away fading foliage, Do not prune during shooting season, Remove damaged leaves and Remove deadheads. In summer Holywood needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Alpine Delphinium needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.