Plants > Perennials

Iberian comfrey

Symphytum ibericum

Genus: Symphytum
Family: Boraginaceae

About this plant

S. ibericum is a perennial to 40cm in height, with ovate leaves and pale yellow flowers opening from red buds in late spring

Growing Information

Height

0.1-0.5 Metres

Spread

0.5-1 Metres

Hardiness

H6

Foliage

Deciduous

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full SunPartial Shade

Soil

ClayChalkLoamSandy

pH

Acid

Not Currently Available

This plant is not currently stocked at any garden centres on our platform.

Alkaline

Neutral

Moisture

Poorly DrainedMoist But Well Drained

Aspect

East FacingWest FacingSouth Facing

Exposure

ShelteredExposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Grow in moderately fertile, moist soil in full sun or partial shade. Can be invasive so site with care

Pruning

Cut back after flowering to encourage neat, young foliage

Propagation

Propagate by division of fleshy roots in spring. Propagate by root cuttings in early winter. Propagate by seed sown in pots in a cold frame in autumn or spring

Pests

Generally pest free

Diseases

Generally disease free

Garden Uses

Uses

Ground CoverBanks Slopes

Planting Places

GreenhouseOutdoorPond Margins

Season of Interest

SpringSummer

Size & Characteristics

Height

0.1-0.5 Metres

Spread

0.5-1 Metres

Time to Full Height

Five To Ten Years