Russian Comfrey - Symphytum x uplandicum

Height up to 1m (3ft). A fertile hybrid, now widely naturalised and often found in hedgerows, grassland and verges. Slightly winged stems with oval hairy leaves, the upper ones forming wings down the stem. Blue-purple flowers are borne in curved clusters, May - August.

Russian comfrey habit Russian Comfrey flowers

Pictures ©2000, M.D. Hatch, FBCP.

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