Symphytum officinale
Common comfrey, Healing herb, Knit-back, Bruisewort, Comfrey consound, Gum plant, Blackwort, Bohemian comfrey, Bone-set, Alum, Backwort, Black root
Symphytum Symphytum
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
Clump-forming
If ingested, severe discomfort may result.
Purple, Pink, Cream in Spring; Purple, Pink, Cream in Summer
Green in Spring; Green in Summer
Generally pest free
Generally disease free
Seed, Root cuttings
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Symphytum officinale (Common comfrey) will reach a height of 1.5m and a spread of 1.5m after 2-5 years.
Low Maintenance, Underplanting, Wildflower, Woodland, Ground Cover
Grow in sun or partial shade in moist, moderately fertile soil. This plant can be invasive.
Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types)
Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Partial Shade, Full Sun
North, South, East, West
Exposed, Sheltered
Hardy (H4)
Symphytum officinale
Common comfrey, Healing herb, Knit-back, Bruisewort, Comfrey consound, Gum plant, Blackwort, Bohemian comfrey, Bone-set, Alum, Backwort, Black root
Symphytum Symphytum
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.
Deciduous
Clump-forming
If ingested, severe discomfort may result.
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Purple, Pink, Cream in Spring; Purple, Pink, Cream in Summer
Green in Spring; Green in Summer
Generally pest free
Generally disease free
Seed, Root cuttings
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Symphytum officinale (Common comfrey) will reach a height of 1.5m and a spread of 1.5m after 2-5 years.
Low Maintenance, Underplanting, Wildflower, Woodland, Ground Cover
Grow in sun or partial shade in moist, moderately fertile soil. This plant can be invasive.
Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types)
Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Partial Shade, Full Sun
North, South, East, West
Exposed, Sheltered
Hardy (H4)
Zone 9, Zone 8, Zone 7, Zone 6, Zone 5, Zone 4, Zone 3
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