Symphytum bulbosum

Symphytum bulbosum

Native to:
Albania | Bulgaria | Corse | France | Greece | Italy | NW. Balkan Pen. | Sardegna | Sicilia | Switzerland | Türkiye

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Taxonomy

Division:
Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
Family:
Boraginaceae
Genus:
Symphytum
Species:
Symphytum bulbosum

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:
Geophyte
Height:
60 cm
Drought Tolerance:
Low
Bloom Colors:
cream, yellow

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:
bees
Deer Resistant:
Yes

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Propagation & Germination

Stratification:
Cold/moist stratification required — 30–60 days
Germination Time:
21–60 days
Notes:
Seeds benefit from cold stratification for 4-8 weeks to break dormancy; sow in fall or after cold treatment.

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