Symphytum rubrum

Forms a low mound of hairy green leaves. In late spring, upright stems bearing clusters of dark-red bells start to emerge.

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.

Common Name:  Comfrey

Family:  Boraginaceae (The Borage Family)

Zone Hardiness:  4-8

Light:  Part Sun Part Shade Full Shade

Height:  12-24"

Width:  12-24"

Primary Bloom Colour:  Red

Secondary Bloom Colour:  

Class:  Deciduous

Type:  Perennial

Bloom Time:  Spring

Soil Moisture:  Moist, Average, Drought Tolerant

Stem Colour:  

Fragrance:  No

Berries:  

Benefits:  Bees

Deer Resistant:  Unknown

BC Native:  No

Native Habitat:  banks of rivers and ditches, and in watery places

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