tuberous comfrey

How to Grow and Care for tuberous comfrey

tuberous comfrey · Symphytum tuberosum

Grow in moderately fertile, moist soil in sun or partial shade. Be aware the plant growth can be vigorous once established and has the potential to become a nuisance, so will require appropriate management

Watering: Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakingsSunlight: Full sun · Partial shadeHarmful if eaten repeatedly. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling

Planting and Growing tuberous comfrey

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Care difficulty2 / 5
Watering scheduleModerate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
Sunlight requirementsFull sun · Partial shade
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Soil typeChalk · Clay · Loam · Sand
Soil pHAcid · Alkaline · Neutral
Soil moistureMoist but well drained · Poorly drained
FertilizingBalanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer
ToxicityHarmful if eaten repeatedly. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling
Care Tips

Grow in moderately fertile, moist soil in sun or partial shade. Be aware the plant growth can be vigorous once established and has the potential to become a nuisance, so will require appropriate management

How to Water tuberous comfrey?

Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings

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What Are the Sunlight Requirements for tuberous comfrey?

Full sun · Partial shade

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What Is the Ideal Temperature Range for tuberous comfrey?

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What Soil Is Best for tuberous comfrey?

Soil type
Chalk · Clay · Loam · Sand
Soil pH
Acid · Alkaline · Neutral
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What Are the Moisture Requirements for tuberous comfrey?

Moist but well drained · Poorly drained

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How to Fertilize tuberous comfrey?

Balanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer

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How to Prune tuberous comfrey?

Cut back after flowering to encourage neat, young foliage

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How to Propagate tuberous comfrey?

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

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How to Transplant tuberous comfrey?

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How to Care for tuberous comfrey in Winter?

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How to Plant tuberous comfrey?

Grow in moderately fertile, moist soil in sun or partial shade. Be aware the plant growth can be vigorous once established and has the potential to become a nuisance, so will require appropriate management

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How to Repot tuberous comfrey?

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How to Harvest tuberous comfrey?

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Common Pests & Diseases

Diseases

Generally disease-free

Pests

Generally pest-free

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The Toxicity of tuberous comfrey

Harmful if eaten repeatedly. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling

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Attributes of tuberous comfrey

Plant typeHerbaceous Perennial
Height0.5-1 metres
Spread0.5-1 metres
FoliageDeciduous
HabitClump forming
OriginEurope, Northern Africa, Southwestern Asia

Scientific Classification

Species
Symphytum tuberosum
Genus
Symphytum
Family
Boraginaceae
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