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tuberous comfrey

Symphytum tuberosum

Pollinator Friendly

Genus: Symphytum
Family: Boraginaceae

About this plant

S. tuberosum is a rhizomatous, clump-forming perennial, to 60cm tall and wide, with coarse, hairy, deeply-veined leaves and hairy stems. Small clusters of pale creamy-yellow, pendent flowers are borne in spring and summer

Growing Information

Height

0.5-1 Metres

Spread

0.5-1 Metres

Hardiness

H7

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

West FacingNorth FacingEast FacingSouth Facing

Exposure

ShelteredExposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Grow in moderately fertile, moist soil in full sun or partial shade

Pruning

Cut back after flowering to encourage neat, young foliage

Propagation

Propagate by division of fleshy roots in spring or from root cuttings in early winter

Pests

Generally trouble free

Diseases

Generally trouble free

Garden Uses

Uses

Ground CoverBanks Slopes

Planting Places

OutdoorPond Margins

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumn

Size & Characteristics

Height

0.5-1 Metres

Spread

0.5-1 Metres

Habit

Bushy

Time to Full Height

Five To Ten Years