Comfrey. A upright then spreading perennial with mid-green leaves. Clusters of pale yellow flowers open from red tipped buds in late spring and early summer. Max Height 40cm. Max Spread 60cm. Flowers May to June. Full sun/partial shade. Hardy. Harmful if eaten. Water thoroughly before planting.
Symphytum ibericum
A upright then spreading perennial with mid-green leaves. Clusters of pale yellow flowers open from red tipped buds in late spring and early summer.
Category: Perennials
Additional information
Generic | Symphytum |
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Species | ibericum |
Varietry | |
Common Name | Comfrey |
Flower Colour | yellow |
Soil | Fertile |
Aspect | Full sun/partial shade |
Foliage | Herbaceous |
Height | 40cm |
Family | Boraginaceae |
Spread | 60cm |
Growth Speed | |
Growth Habit | Upright, Spreading |
Fragrance | FALSE |
Foliage Colour | green |
Flowers From | May, June |
Colour Fruit | |
Fruits When | |
Moisture | Moist, Well drained |
Protection | |
Hardiness | Hardy |
Planting | Water thoroughly before planting |
Care | Keep moist in first year |
Border | Border |
Toxicity | Harmful if eaten |
Pruning | |
Pruning Time | |
Pests and diseases | |
Maintenance | |
Propagation |
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