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Healingherb

Symphytum officinale

Boraginaceae
Perennial
Ornamental
Attracts pollinators

About this plant

Symphytum officinale, commonly known as healingherb or common comfrey, is a perennial ornamental plant in the Boraginaceae family. It prefers part shade and blooms with white, blue, or purple flowers from May to July.

Light

Partial shade

Watering

Medium water

Soil

Loamy, Clay, Peaty

Height

0.6–1.2 m

Spread

0.4–0.6 m

Zones

3–9

Flower colors

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Growing Conditions

This perennial plant is suitable for ornamental purposes and grows well in partial shade. It has a long blooming period in late spring and early summer.

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