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Beginner
skill rating |
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1.5m
max. spread |
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1.5m
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 officinale
Other names: Common comfrey, Healing herb, Knit-back, Bruisewort, Comfrey consound, Gum plant, Blackwort, Bohemian comfrey, Bone-set, Alum, Backwort, Black root
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Genus: Symphytum
Species: S. officinale - S. officinale is an invasive herbaceous perennial with large leaves and clusters of nodding, tubular, bell-shaped flowers from late spring to summer. Flowers may be purple, pink or cream.
Symphytum officinale is: Deciduous
Flower: Cream, Purple, Pink in Spring; Purple, Pink, Cream in Summer
Foliage: Green in Spring; Green in Summer
Habit: Clump-forming
Toxicity: If ingested, severe discomfort may result.
Plant with:
Vinca minor 'Atropurpurea' (Dark purple flowered periwinkle)
Symphytum officinale (Common comfrey) will reach a height of 1.5m and a spread of 1.5m after 2-5 years.
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Suggested uses: Low Maintenance, Underplanting, Wildflower, Woodland, Ground Cover
Cultivation: Grow in sun or partial shade in moist, moderately fertile soil. This plant 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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North, South, East, West |
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| Exposure: |
Exposed, Sheltered |
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| Hardiness: |
Hardy (H4) |
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Question from
Barbara Kolodziej
Can this plant be used to make comfrey tea to use as fertiliser?
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- Replies: 5
- Posted: Mon. 25th April 2011 01:40
- Last reply: Sun. 1st May 2011 19:29
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