Comfrey. An erect perennial with mid-green leaves. Drooping clusters of purple-blue flowers opening from pinkish blue buds from late spring to late summer. Max Height 2m. Max Spread 1.2m. Flowers May to August. Full sun/partial shade. Hardy. Harmful if eaten. Water thoroughly before planting.
Symphytum x uplandicum
An erect perennial with mid-green leaves. Drooping clusters of purple-blue flowers opening from pinkish blue buds from late spring to late summer.
Category: Perennials
Additional information
Generic | Symphytum |
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Species | x uplandicum |
Varietry | |
Common Name | Comfrey |
Flower Colour | purple, blue |
Soil | Fertile |
Aspect | Full sun/partial shade |
Foliage | Herbaceous |
Height | 2m |
Family | Boraginaceae |
Spread | 1.2m |
Growth Speed | |
Growth Habit | Erect |
Fragrance | FALSE |
Foliage Colour | green |
Flowers From | May, 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 |
Toxicity | Harmful if eaten |
Pruning | |
Pruning Time | |
Pests and diseases | |
Maintenance | |
Propagation |
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