Symphytum x uplandicum
- Height: 45cmSpread: 45cm
- Hardy
- Attractive to wildlife
Flower colour:
Purple
White
Foliage colour:
Green
Position
Sun exposure: Dappled shade, full sun, partial shade |
Aspect: South facing, west facing |
Position in border: Front, middle |
Soil
Prefers rich soil: Acidic / Chalky / Alkaline / Clay / Heavy / Moist / Well Drained / Light / Sandy |
Plant calendar
Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
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Sow | yes | yes | ||||||||||
Plant | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | |||||||
Flowers | yes | yes | yes | |||||||||
Divide | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes |
Symphytum and wildlife
Symphytum is known for attracting bees, beneficial insects, butterflies/moths and other pollinators. It has nectar/pollen rich flowers.
Is Symphytum poisonous?
Symphytum can be toxic.
Toxic to:
No reported toxicity to: