White Comfrey (Symphytum Orientale) is a perennial herb in the Boraginaceae family with easy care difficulty. It requires moderate watering and full sun or partial shade light in USDA hardiness zones 5-8. This plant is toxic to cats and dogs — keep it out of reach of pets.

Symphytum orientale is a clump-forming, softly-hairy perennial plant with oblong, wrinkled dark green leaves and pendent clusters of tubular, funnel-shaped pure white flowers.

White Comfrey

White Comfrey

Symphytum Orientale

Symphytum orientale is a clump-forming, softly-hairy perennial plant with oblong, wrinkled dark green leaves and pendent clusters of tubular, funnel-shaped pure white flowers.

Quick Facts

Type
herb
Lifecycle
perennial
Care Difficulty
Easy
Water Needs
Moderate
Light
Full Sun, Partial Shade
Hardiness Zones
5-8

Safety

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Not Pet Safe
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Not Child Safe
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Toxic

Growing Conditions

Soil Types:loamy, sandy, clay
Indoor:No
Outdoor:Yes
Garden Use:groundcover, ornamental

Care Calendar

Monthly care tasks for White Comfrey

Jan
Prune
Feb
Fertilize
Mar
Repot
Apr
Water+
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Expert Care Tips

Pro tips from botanists and plant experts

Watering Tip

Check soil moisture by inserting your finger 1 inch deep. Water only when the top layer feels dry to prevent overwatering.

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Taxonomy

Family:Boraginaceae
Genus:Symphytum