Myrrhis odorata (Sweet Cicely)
£5.50A British native and a graceful plant with finely cut ferny leaves and broad flat heads of white flo... [full details]
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Proceed To CheckoutAspect: Full Sun
Aspect: Full Shade
Aspect: Light/Partial Shade
Soil Type: Most Types
Colour: Pink & Blue
Leafy branching stems, each terminated with drooping clusters of dark ruby-red buds from which flowers open and appear pink, mauve or blue depending on their age.
Forms a good sized clump without being invasive.
Originally introduced from the Caucasus as a feed plant for pigs, rabbits and goats and is now found throughout Europe.
Height and spread: 45cm x 60cm
Common name(s): Rough comfrey; Prickly comfrey; Forage comfrey
Symphytum:
As seen from the common names, it has long been used as a herbal cure, edible vegetable and animal fodder. It has also been used as a compost maker and plant food. An early use was in setting bones, the roots being ground to a paste and used in the way plaster of Paris is used today. The name comfrey comes from the Latin 'Conferre', meaning to bring together. Symphytum comes from the Greek 'Symphyo' - to make whole. All are useful for shady positions, although they will also grow in sun, preferring some moisture.