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.
Additional information
| Generic | Symphytum |
|---|---|
| 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 | |
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