Symphytum caucasicum

Symphytum caucasicum is a striking perennial plant that produces bright, bright sky blue flowers all summer long over large, lush leaves.

The flowers are bell shaped, lifted high up on arching stems. They are extremely popular with the local pollinators – bumblebees, in particular.

The leaves are great and somewhat coarse, covered in fine hairs that allow this plant to be both hardy and drought tolerant.

Caucasian comfrey is often used as a ground cover or for naturalizing areas in gardens due to its ability to spread and form dense foliage.

TIPS: Deadheading after flowering can help maintain its appearance and prevent excessive spreading. If needed, it can be cut back to control its growth.

NOTA BENE: As with all comfrey varieties, this one has the potential to be invasive – so make sure you are ready to tame her with fencing or rocks.

The Tale:

Although it is not as commonly used as its siblings-species (in particular Symphytum officinale), this comfrey has similar traditional applications for topical use – such as soothing skin irritations and minor wounds.

Be Warned: do not ingest as there is toxic potential for humans.