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    Symphytum 'Rubrum'

    Also Known As

    • Symphytum rubrum
    • Red Comfrey

    Plant type

    perennial

    size

    • H: 12"-24"
    • W: 12"-24"

    planting zones

    • 4a-8b

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    Symphytum 'Rubrum' plant details

    Symphytum 'Rubrum' is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with green foliage. In summer magenta flowers emerge. Features fuzzy texture. Attracts bees making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - shade and even moisture water. Does well in average and well-drained soil.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Symphytum 'Rubrum'

    Plant type: perennial
    Plant family: boraginaceae
    Foliage: deciduous green
    Mature size: 12 IN - 24 IN - wide, 12 IN - 24 IN - tall
    Flowers: magenta blooms in summer

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Symphytum 'Rubrum'

    USDA Zones: 4a - 8b
    Sun exposure: sun - shade
    Watering frequency: even moisture
    Soil needs: average and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    This red comfrey, Symphytum rubrum, forms a low mound of hairy green leaves. In late spring, upright stems bearing clusters of dark-red bells start to emerge.

    By: Phoenix Perennials and Specialty Plants Ltd.

    An admirable, tho slowly spreading, gc for part-shade, this 1-2' peren. produces its crimson, tubular flowers over long-haired leaves in summer.

    By: Forestfarm

    Gardening facts about Symphytum 'Rubrum' plant

    How to Grow Symphytum 'Rubrum'

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - shade

    • Water Needs

      • even moisture

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • well-drained

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • magenta

    • Wildlife

      • bees

    • Flower Season

      • summer

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous

    • Texture

      • fuzzy

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    aka Symphytum 'Axminster Gold', Comfrey, Russian Comfrey

    Plant Type

    Perennial

    Zones

    4a-8b

    Size

    Height: 18"-24"

    Width: 36"-72"

    • sun - mostly shade
    • even moisture - regular
    Photo of Symphytum x uplandicum 'Axminster Gold' by Patricia Cunningham
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    Symphytum 'Goldsmith'

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    Plant Type

    Perennial, Herb

    Zones

    5a-8b

    Size

    Height: 6"-12"

    Width: 12"-24"

    • sun - shade
    • even moisture - regular
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    Symphytum officinale

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    Plant Type

    Perennial, Herb

    Zones

    4a-8b

    Size

    Height: 1'-3'

    Width: 1'-3'

    • sun
    • even moisture - regular
    Photo of Symphytum officinale flower, foliage, form by Nova
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    Symphytum grandiflorum

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    Plant Type

    Perennial, Herb

    Zones

    4a-8b

    Size

    Height: 12"-18"

    Width: 12"-24"

    • sun - mostly shade
    • even moisture - regular
    Photo of Symphytum grandiflorum flower by Karduelis
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