Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Boraginaceae

Genus:

Symphytum

Species:

Symphytum × uplandicum

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Perennial

Growth Habit:

Forb/herb

Height:

4-6 ft

Light Requirements:

Full Sun

Drought Tolerance:

High

Bloom Months:

mar, apr, may, jun, jul, aug

Bloom Colors:

blue, green, purple

Native Range

United States: Connecticut, Georgia, Michigan, North Carolina, New York, Pennsylvania, Vermont, Washington, Canada: British Columbia, Ontario, Prince Edward Island, Quebec

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

rich, well-drained loamy soil

pH:

6.0 - 7.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)

Drainage:

tolerates poor drainage

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

Prefers fertile soils with organic matter