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white comfrey

Symphytum orientale

Genus: Symphytum
Family: Boraginaceae

About this plant

A clump-forming, hairy, deciduous to semi-evergreen perennial with ovate to elliptic, wrinkled, dark green leaves and pendent clusters of bell-shaped, white flowers in early summer

Growing Information

Height

0.1-0.5 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Hardiness

Foliage

Deciduous, Semi Evergreen

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full SunPartial Shade

Soil

LoamChalkClay

NeutralAlkaline

Not Currently Available

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

Acid

Moisture

Poorly Drained

Aspect

East FacingSouth FacingWest Facing

Exposure

Exposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Grow in sun or partial shade in moist, moderately fertile soil. Not as invasive as other Symphytum species. Self-seeds readily.

Pruning

Generally not required but old or fading foliage can be trimmed.

Propagation

Propagate by division, seed or root cuttings

Pests

Generally pest-free

Diseases

Generally disease-free

Garden Uses

Uses

Ground Cover

Planting Places

OutdoorSubmerged Aquatic

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumn

Size & Characteristics

Height

0.1-0.5 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Habit

Clump Forming

Time to Full Height

Five To Ten Years