Symphytum uplandicum

Comfrey, Russian

Symphytum uplandicum

Zones 2-5

<p>This is the vigorous hybrid used for leaf production. Leaves are used as a high potash fertiliser for tomatoes and potatoes and for feeding to livestock as a high protein feed. Valuable medicinal plant. Flowers attractive purple-pink. Difficult and erratic germination. Leaves can be skin irritant and/or make skin hypersensitive to sunlight. Ht over 1 mtr.</p>