Symphytum x uplandicum
Russian comfrey, Healing herb, Blackwort, Bruisewort , Wallwort, Gum plant, Symphytum peregrinum misapplied
Symphytum Symphytum
S. x uplandicum - S. x uplandicum is an erect, deciduous perennial with bristly, oblong, green leaves and purple-blue flowers in summer.
Symphytum x uplandicum is: Deciduous
Clump-forming, Erect
If ingested, severe discomfort may result.
Purple, Blue in Summer
Mid-green in Spring; Mid-green in Summer
Generally pest free
Generally disease free
Cut back after flowering to encourage the production of new leaves.
Division, Root cuttings
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Symphytum x uplandicum (Russian comfrey) will reach a height of 2m and a spread of 1.2m after 2-5 years.
Beds and borders, Cottage/Informal, Ground Cover, Wildlife
Best in moist, moderately fertile soil in sun. Tolerates partial shade. Site carefully as tends to spread aggressively by creeping rhizomes. If growing for plant food, mulch with well-rotted manure in spring and, in summer, compost the leaves or steep in water until decayed. Dilute the liquid 1:20 prior to use.
Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types)
Moist but well-drained, Moisture-retentive
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Partial Shade, Full Sun
South, East, West
Exposed, Sheltered
Hardy (H4)
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Symphytum x uplandicum
Russian comfrey, Healing herb, Blackwort, Bruisewort , Wallwort, Gum plant, Symphytum peregrinum misapplied
Symphytum Symphytum
S. x uplandicum - S. x uplandicum is an erect, deciduous perennial with bristly, oblong, green leaves and purple-blue flowers in summer.
Garden origin
Deciduous
Clump-forming, Erect
If ingested, severe discomfort may result.
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Purple, Blue in Summer
Mid-green in Spring; Mid-green in Summer
Generally pest free
Generally disease free
Cut back after flowering to encourage the production of new leaves.
Division, Root cuttings
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Symphytum x uplandicum (Russian comfrey) will reach a height of 2m and a spread of 1.2m after 2-5 years.
Beds and borders, Cottage/Informal, Ground Cover, Wildlife
Best in moist, moderately fertile soil in sun. Tolerates partial shade. Site carefully as tends to spread aggressively by creeping rhizomes. If growing for plant food, mulch with well-rotted manure in spring and, in summer, compost the leaves or steep in water until decayed. Dilute the liquid 1:20 prior to use.
Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types)
Moist but well-drained, Moisture-retentive
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Partial Shade, Full Sun
South, East, West
Exposed, Sheltered
Hardy (H4)
Zone 9, Zone 8, Zone 7, Zone 6, Zone 5, Zone 4
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