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Beginner
skill rating |
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1m
max. spread |
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0.6m
max. height |
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2-5 years
to maturity |
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1 hour care
per year |
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This plant
is toxic! |
Botanical name: Symphytum ibericum
Other names: Iberian comfrey
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Genus: Symphytum
Species: S. ibericum - S. ibericum is a mat-forming, herbaceous perennial with green, tounge-shaped leaves and sprays of pale yellow flowers in summer.
Symphytum ibericum is: Deciduous
Flower: Pale-yellow, Flushed red in Spring; Pale-yellow in Summer
Foliage: Dark-green in Spring; Dark-green in Summer
Habit: Clump-forming
Toxicity: If ingested, severe discomfort may result.
Symphytum ibericum (Iberian comfrey) will reach a height of 0.6m and a spread of 1m after 2-5 years.
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Suggested uses: Beds and borders, Cottage/Informal, Garden edging, Ground Cover, Low Maintenance, Wildlife
Cultivation: Grow in sun or partial shade in moist, moderately fertile soil. Careful siting of this plant is advisable, as it can be invasive.
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Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types) |
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Moist but well-drained, Well-drained |
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Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
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| Light: |
Partial Shade, Full Sun |
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| Aspect: |
South, East, West |
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| Exposure: |
Exposed, Sheltered |
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| Hardiness: |
Hardy (H4) |
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