Symphytum grandiflorum - P9

Description
The Creeping comfrey (Symphytum grandiflorum) is a bushy, runner-forming, dense perennial that forms creamy white, tubular flowers from April to May. Its egg-shaped leaves are dark green. In a semi-shady to shady location, it usually reaches a height of approx. 30 cm and is approx. 30 cm wide. The Creeping comfrey makes no particular demands on the soil. The Creeping comfrey is well tolerant of frost.

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Symphytum ibericum.

Bulletpoints
* the flowers are highly favoured by bees, bumblebees and hoverflies * easy to care for

leaves
The deciduous leaves of the Creeping comfrey are dark green, egg-shaped.

Spread
Caucasus.

Frost hardiness
The Creeping comfrey has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Bushy, runner-forming, dense.

Water
Water regularly and allow the soil to dry out in the meantime.

Location
Preferred location in semi-shady to shady position.

Soil
No special requirements.

Planting time
Planting: Autumn, depending on variety also in spring.

Flower
Symphytum grandiflorum forms tubular, creamy white flowers from April.

Use
Group planting, park, bee pasture, ground cover, woodland edge, undergrowth, natural garden