Symphytum grandiflorum

Also Known As

Symphytum grandiflorum x ibericum
Symphytum ibericum
Iberium Comfrey
Yellow Comfrey

Plant type

perennial, herb

size

H: 12"-18"
W: 12"-24"

planting zones

4a-8b

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Symphytum grandiflorum plant details

Symphytum grandiflorum is a broadleaf deciduous perennial herb with green foliage. In spring and summer cream and yellow flowers emerge. Features fuzzy texture. Attracts bees making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and even moisture - regular water. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Symphytum grandiflorum

Plant type: perennial herb
Plant family: boraginaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 12 IN - 24 IN - wide, 12 IN - 18 IN - tall
Flowers: cream and yellow blooms in spring and summer
Uses: border plant, medicinal, spreading

GROWING CONDITIONS for Symphytum grandiflorum

USDA Zones: 4a - 8b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular

Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Like many plants the solid green form flowers much heavier than the variegated version, this puts on an impressive floral display so much so that I actually prefer it to 'Goldsmith'.

By: Arrowhead Alpines

Yellow Comfrey is a mounding perennial herb with tubular drooping yellowish white bells flowers in May to July. The broad pointed leaves are softly hairy and velvety. Develops tuberous rhizomes. A medicinal herb makes a very attractive flowering plant. Likes sun to part shade.