Symphytum caucasicum (Comfrey)

Type Herbaceous flower, Herb, Culinary, Deciduous, Ground cover, Flowering
Form Ground-Hugging Rounded Clump
Size Medium Border Plant (50-180cm height)
Colours Blue Flowers (Summer early), Green Foliage
Care Low/Easy Maintenance - Tough Plant
Hardiness Very Hardy
Growth Fast Growing Plant
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Symphytum caucasicum cultivation notes: This spreading herbaceous plant will tolerate most soils, but prefers moist soils, even heaviest clays, growing quickly to cover soil. Plant in full sun or part shade in autumn or spring. Tidy dead foliage in autumn and mulch occasionally.

Plant Strengths: Attracts wildlife to feed or nest; All round tough plant suitable for problem areas; Suitable for container growing; Tolerates cold exposed locations; Tolerates heavy clay soils.

Plant Weaknesses: Invasive top growth.

Common Missspellings: Simphytum, Simfitum, Symfitum, Cimfytum, Cymfytum
Symphytum caucasicum (Comfrey)
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