Symphytum x uplandicum

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Russian comfreyPerennialFamily: Boraginaceae

Flower colour:

Purple

White

Foliage colour:

Green

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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

Russian comfrey, Symphytum x uplandicum, is a low-maintenance, weed-smothering ground cover plant that is tolerant of poor soil and neglect, and is particularly useful for wild or woodland gardens, or under trees and shrubs. However it can become rather invasive. It has plain green foliage and, in spring, short stems of red buds open to clusters of nodding purple flowers held just above the leaves. The slightly coarse bristly foliage is useful for putting onto the compost heap when cleared at the end of the season, and may also be made into comfrey liquid fertiliser.

Grow Symphytum x uplandicum in moist but well-drained soil in full sun. To propagate, divide plants in spring. Symphytum x uplandicum contains toxic chemicals called pyrrolizidine alkaloids that can cause serious disease including liver damage.

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Symphytum ‘Uplandicum’ and wildlife

Symphytum ‘Uplandicum’ is known for attracting bees, beneficial insects, butterflies/moths and other pollinators. It has nectar/pollen rich flowers.

Is known to attract Bees

Bees

Is known to attract Beneficial insects

Beneficial insects

Is not known to attract Birds

Birds

Is known to attract Butterflies/​Moths

Butterflies/​Moths

Is known to attract Other pollinators

Other pollinators

Is Symphytum ‘Uplandicum’ poisonous?

Symphytum ‘Uplandicum’ can be toxic.

Toxic to:

Is known to attract Cats

Cats

Is known to attract Dogs

Dogs

Is known to attract Horses

Horses

Is known to attract Livestock

Livestock

Is known to attract People

People

No reported toxicity to:

Is not known to attract Birds

Birds

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