Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Southeastern United States, Mexico, Caribbean, Central America
Europe, Russia
Types
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Symphytum officinale (common comfrey), Symphytum asperum (rough comfrey)
Habitat
Dry Forest, Lowland
Cold Regions, stream banks
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
6-11
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Purple, Violet, Blue Violet
White, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Red
Orange Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Olive
Red, Green, Copper
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Olive
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Olive
Red, Dark Green, Burgundy, Bronze
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Very Slow
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
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
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Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Root Division, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering
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
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
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 or pinch the stems, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, slow-release fertilizers
14-14-14 Fertilizer, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, can go long without fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
Aphids, Stem spot
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Salt, Variety of soil types
Shallow soil, Sun
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Ants, Butterflies, pollinators
Allergy
Skin irritation
Antibacterial, Peripheral Edema
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Ground Cover
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Blood purifying
Acne, Beautiful Skin, Reduce Bruises, Remove blemishes
Environmental Uses
Food for birds, Shadow Tree
Air purification, Fixes Nitrogen
Medicinal Uses
anti-inflammatory, Gout, Rheumatism, Sore throat
Asthma, Diarrhea, Obesity, Osteoarthritis
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Seeds, Wood
Leaves, Twigs
Other Uses
Used for its medicinal properties, Wood is used for ship building
Used for its medicinal properties
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, Feature Plant, Foundation, Groundcover, Hedges, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
GUAIACUM sanctum
Symphytum asperum
Common Name
Holy-wood, Lignum Vitae
Comfrey,Black Root, Blackwort, Bruisewort
In Hindi
Holywood
Blackwort
In German
Holywood
Blackwort
In French
Holywood
Blackwort
In Spanish
Holywood
Blackwort
In Greek
Holywood
Blackwort
In Portuguese
Holywood
Blackwort
In Polish
Holywood
Blackwort
In Latin
Holywood
Blackwort
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Lamiales
Family
Zygophyllaceae
Boraginaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Zygophylloideae
Boraginoideae
Season and Care of Holywood and Comfrey
Season and care of Holywood and Comfrey is important to know. While considering everything about Holywood and Comfrey Care, growing season is an essential factor. Holywood season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Comfrey season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Holywood is Loam, Sand and for Comfrey is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Holywood is Neutral, Alkaline and for Comfrey is Acidic, Neutral.
Holywood and Comfrey Physical Information
Holywood and Comfrey physical information is very important for comparison. Holywood height is 300.00 cm and width 370.00 cm whereas Comfrey height is 20.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Holywood and Comfrey are as follows:
Holywood flower color: Purple, Violet and Blue Violet
Holywood leaf color: Green and Olive
Comfrey flower color: White and Light Pink
- Comfrey leaf color: Red, Green and Copper
Care of Holywood and Comfrey
Care of Holywood and Comfrey include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Holywood pruning is done 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 Holywood 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.