Symphytum x upladicum

Plant Details

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General Information

Scientific name: Symphytum x upladicum

Also known as: Blue Comfrey, Russian comfrey

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Plant Properties

Layer: Herb layer, Soil

Format: Smal

Height: 1.20 m

Width: 0.60 m

Growth Rate: Fast

Leaf: -

Growth conditions

USDA Hardiness: 4-8

Soil Moisture:
Moist

Soil:
Sand (light) Loam (medium) Clay (heavy)

pH:
Acid Neutral Basic

Light:
Half shade, Sun

Usage properties

Edible part:
Leaves, Gom, Tea

Edibility:
(3)

Medicinal:
(4)

Features:
Biomass, Ground cover, Gom

Description

Young leaves can be eaten both cooked and raw, although they have a hairy texture and can be slimy. They are rich in minerals, but due to their specific taste, they are not suitable for everyone's personal preference. The leaves can be finely chopped and added to salads to make the hairs less noticeable. Young shoots can serve as a substitute for asparagus. The bleached stems of the plant are also used. Older leaves can be dried and later used as tea. The peeled roots can be cut and added to soups. Tea can be made from both the dried leaves and the roots. Furthermore, the roasted roots are used together with dandelion and chicory roots to make coffee.

Harvest Data

Start Harvest: 01/05

End of Harvest: 31/10

Guilds

Guild Information

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Guild Details

Guild	Description
Diospyros kaki Persimmon	Diospyros kaki can provide shade for Symphytum x upladicum, which prefers partial to full shade, helping to create an optimal growth environment.
Viburnum opulus Highbush cranberry	Viburnum opulus attracts beneficial insects and can help pollinate Symphytum x upladicum, enhancing its flower production.
Lonicera periclymenum Honeysuckle, European honeysuckle	Lonicera periclymenum provides a trellis for climbing and contributes to biodiversity by attracting various pollinators.
Zanthoxylum americanum Prickly Ash - Northern, Common pricklyash, Northern Prickly Ash	Zanthoxylum americanum can deter pests with its strong scent, benefiting the health of Symphytum x upladicum.
Bunias orientalis Turkish rocket	Vinca minor provides ground cover that can help retain soil moisture, benefiting Symphytum x upladicum's root system.