Latin Name: Symphytum grandiflorum Family: Boraginaceae (Borage)
USDA hardiness zone: 2
Growth habit: Ground cover
Mature size: 36”
Native range: Eurasia
Preferred habitat: Garden soil, full sun
Pollinators: Bees
Edible parts: Leaves in low quantities, flowers
Uses and functions: Nutrient accumulator, pollinator, medicinal, biomass
Similar to creeping comfrey with a taller growth habit, and medium-fast running spread. Has reasonably shallow roots, and is a trade off between nutrient accumulator and a groundcover. Great bee forage.
Latin Name: Symphytum grandiflorum Family: Boraginaceae (Borage)
USDA hardiness zone: 2
Growth habit: Ground cover
Mature size: 36”
Native range: Eurasia
Preferred habitat: Garden soil, full sun
Pollinators: Bees
Edible parts: Leaves in low quantities, flowers
Uses and functions: Nutrient accumulator, pollinator, medicinal, biomass
Similar to creeping comfrey with a taller growth habit, and medium-fast running spread. Has reasonably shallow roots, and is a trade off between nutrient accumulator and a groundcover. Great bee forage.
