Common Comfrey. A clump-forming perennial with dark green leaves. Clusters of purple-violet, pink or creamy yellow flowers from late spring to summer. Max Height 1.5m. Max Spread 2m. Flowers May to July. Full sun/partial shade. Hardy. Harmful if eaten. Water thoroughly before planting.
Symphytum officinale
A clump-forming perennial with dark green leaves. Clusters of purple-violet, pink or creamy yellow flowers from late spring to summer.
Additional information
| Generic | Symphytum |
|---|---|
| Species | officinale |
| Varietry | |
| Common Name | Common Comfrey |
| Flower Colour | violet, purple, pink, yellow |
| Soil | Fertile |
| Aspect | Full sun/partial shade |
| Foliage | Herbaceous |
| Height | 1.5m |
| Family | Boraginaceae |
| Spread | 2m |
| Growth Speed | Fast |
| Growth Habit | Upright |
| Fragrance | FALSE |
| Foliage Colour | green |
| Flowers From | May, July |
| 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 | |
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| Maintenance | |
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