Symphytum officinale Alba – White Ornamental Comfrey

Botanical Name
Symphytum officinale 'Alba'

Common Name
White Ornamental Comfrey

Description

A lovely white form of ornamental Comfrey suitable for part sun to full shade gardens. Very tough plant, tolerates dryness once established. In late spring early summer the flowers appear on tall stems with dangly bells of white. A terrific weed suppressant that's tough & practical, this evergreen clumping plant is suitable for under tree planting in part to full shade gardens. Very waterwise

Flower Time
Spring, Summer

Size
Grows to 30-40cm high x 30-60cm wide.

Use
Evergreen clumping plant suitable to plant under trees or in shady gardens.

Position
Shade loving plant.

Maintenance
Leaves can be used as compost and mulch. Low maintenance.

At a Glance

• Shade loving
• Tolerates dryness