Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern United States, Mexico, Caribbean, Central America
Hybrid origin
Types
Not Available
Astilbe biternata, Astilbe chinensis, Astilbe thunbergii
Habitat
Dry Forest, Lowland
Mountain tops, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
4-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2
Not Available
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Purple, Violet, Blue Violet
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Multi-Color
Fruit Color
Yellow, Red
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Olive
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Olive
Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Olive
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Cone shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Very Slow
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter, Indeterminate
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Salt, Variety of soil types
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Divison, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Water Deeply
In Summer
Lots of watering
Average Water
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut off the flower stalks at the base of the plant, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead flowers
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, slow-release fertilizers
fertilize in spring, organic fertlizers
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
Leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Root knot nematode, Scorch, Verticillium Wilt, Viruses
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Salt, Variety of soil types
Not Available
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Showy Bark
Not Available
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Not Available
Allergy
Skin irritation
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Ground Cover
Borders, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Blood purifying
No Beauty Benefits
Environmental Uses
Food for birds, Shadow Tree
Air purification, Prevent weeds
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
Showy Purposes, Used for bedding in gardens
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Tropical
Container, Foundation, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
GUAIACUM sanctum
ASTILBE 'Bridal Veil' ('('Brautschleier')')
Common Name
Holy-wood, Lignum Vitae
Astilbe, Bridal Veil Astilbe
In Hindi
Holywood
Astilbe
In German
Holywood
Prachtspieren
In French
Holywood
Astilbe
In Spanish
Holywood
Astilbe
In Greek
Holywood
astilbe
In Portuguese
Holywood
astilbe
In Polish
Holywood
astilbe
In Latin
Holywood
Artemisia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Zygophyllaceae
Saxifragaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Zygophylloideae
Not Available
Season and Care of Holywood and Astilbe
Season and care of Holywood and Astilbe is important to know. While considering everything about Holywood and Astilbe Care, growing season is an essential factor. Holywood season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Astilbe season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Holywood is Loam, Sand and for Astilbe is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Holywood is Neutral, Alkaline and for Astilbe is Acidic, Neutral.
Holywood and Astilbe Physical Information
Holywood and Astilbe physical information is very important for comparison. Holywood height is 300.00 cm and width 370.00 cm whereas Astilbe height is 61.00 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Holywood and Astilbe are as follows:
Holywood flower color: Purple, Violet and Blue Violet
Holywood leaf color: Green and Olive
Astilbe flower color: White
- Astilbe leaf color: Green
Care of Holywood and Astilbe
Care of Holywood and Astilbe include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Holywood pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Astilbe pruning is done Cut off the flower stalks at the base of the plant, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead flowers. In summer Holywood needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Astilbe needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.