Comfrey. A clump-forming perennial with wrinkled mid-green leaves. Clusters of bright azure-blue flowers from early to late summer. Max Height 60cm. Max Spread 60cm. Flowers June to August. Full sun/partial shade. Hardy. Harmful if eaten. Water thoroughly before planting.
Symphytum caucasicum
A clump-forming perennial with wrinkled mid-green leaves. Clusters of bright azure-blue flowers from early to late summer.
Category: Perennials
Additional information
Generic | Symphytum |
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Species | caucasicum |
Varietry | |
Common Name | Comfrey |
Flower Colour | blue |
Soil | Fertile |
Aspect | Full sun/partial shade |
Foliage | Herbaceous |
Height | 60cm |
Family | Boraginaceae |
Spread | 60cm |
Growth Speed | |
Growth Habit | Clump-forming |
Fragrance | FALSE |
Foliage Colour | green |
Flowers From | June, August |
Colour Fruit | |
Fruits When | |
Moisture | Moist, Well drained |
Protection | |
Hardiness | Hardy |
Planting | Water thoroughly before planting |
Care | Keep moist in first year |
Border | Border, Rock garden |
Toxicity | Harmful if eaten |
Pruning | |
Pruning Time | |
Pests and diseases | |
Maintenance | |
Propagation |
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