tuberous comfrey

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Clump-forming perennial, to 60cm tall and wide, spreading by rhizomes, with coarse, hairy, deeply-veined, dark green leaves and hairy stems. Small clusters of pale creamy-yellow, pendent flowers are borne in early summer

Scientific classification

Species: tuberous comfrey (Symphytum tuberosum)
Genus: Symphytum
Family: Boraginaceae

Harmful if eaten repeatedly. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling
Toxicity: Herbaceous Perennial
Plant type: 0.5-1 metres
Height: 0.5-1 metres
Spread: Deciduous
Foliage: Clump forming
Habit: Spring · Summer · Autumn
Season of interest: Full sun · Partial shade
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Distribution of tuberous comfrey

Distribution map

Europe, Northern Africa, Southwestern Asia

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Culture

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Toxicity

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

Quick identification of tuberous comfrey

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tuberous comfrey care guide

Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
Watering: Full sun · Partial shade
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Watering

Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings

Fertilizing

Balanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer

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

Growing

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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