Symphytum officinale
COMFREY, KNIT BONE
Boraginaceae

 
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Plant type: evergreen soft-wooded perennial

Hardiness zones: 4-10

Sunlight: warm low sun to dappled light

Soil Moisture: dry between watering to constantly moist

Soil: ordinary soil, enriched soil, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline

Tolerances: light frost
1.5m
Plant habit
 
2m

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Origins: Europe-W Russia, UK, SW Asia-Middle East

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Symphytum officinale
COMFREY, KNIT BONE
Boraginaceae

 

  Plant type: evergreen soft-wooded perennial

Hardiness zones: 4-10

Sunlight: warm low sun to dappled light

Soil Moisture: dry between watering to constantly moist

Soil: ordinary soil, enriched soil, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline

Tolerances: light frost
1.5m
Plant habit
 
2m

FEATURES

Flowers: blue, purple, pink or cream

Flowering Time: late spring to late summer

Edibility: herbalist herb


DESIGN

Garden Styles: suits mediterranean & cottage designs

Uses: mass planting, border

Growth rate: fast

Maintenance Level: average

Skill Level: average



HAZARDS

Weed Potential: yes






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