Symphytum — 6 species

Botanical species in the genus Symphytum recorded in the PlantPeers database.

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Symphytum asperum

Symphytum asperum

Family: Boraginaceae

Cultivation

Symphytum asperum is a fairly cold-hardy plant, tolerating temperatures down to about -20°c. Tolerates most soils and situations but prefers a moist soil and some shade. Grows well in heavy clay soils.

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Symphytum caucasicum

Symphytum caucasicum

Family: Boraginaceae

Cultivation

Symphytum caucasicum is a fairly cold-hardy plant, tolerating temperatures down to about -20°c. Tolerates most soils and situations but prefers a moist soil and some shade. Grows well in heavy clay soils.

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Symphytum grandiflorum

Symphytum grandiflorum

Family: Boraginaceae

Cultivation

Symphytum grandiflorum is a fairly cold-hardy plant, tolerating temperatures down to about -20°c. Tolerates most soils and situations but prefers a moist soil and some shade. Grows well in heavy clay soils.

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Symphytum officinale

Symphytum officinale

Family: Boraginaceae

Cultivation

Symphytum officinale is a fairly cold-hardy plant, tolerating temperatures down to about -20°c. Tolerates most soils and situations but prefers a moist soil and some shade. Grows well in heavy clay soils.

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Symphytum tuberosum

Symphytum tuberosum

Family: Boraginaceae

Cultivation

Symphytum tuberosum is a fairly cold-hardy plant, tolerating temperatures down to -20°c. Tolerates most soils and situations but prefers a moist soil and some shade. Grows well in heavy clay soils.

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Symphytum × uplandicum

Symphytum × uplandicum

Family: Boraginaceae

Cultivation

Symphytum × uplandicum is a fairly cold-hardy plant, tolerating temperatures down to about -20°c. Tolerates most soils and situations but prefers a moist soil and some shade. Grows well in heavy clay soils.

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