Known for its medicinal purposes, Symphytum officinale leaves and roots were used to treat external inflammations rashes, cuts, bruises, or sprains. Today the perennial is grown for its attractive dark green basal leaves and the tubular blue-bell flowers that turn from white to pink to purple.
Known for its medicinal purposes, Symphytum officinale leaves and roots were used to treat external inflammations rashes, cuts, bruises, or sprains. Today the perennial is grown for its attractive dark green basal leaves and the tubular blue-bell flowers that turn from white to pink to purple.
Cut back stems after flowering. Plant seeds 3 weeks before last frost.
