Symphytum x uplandicum 'Moorland Heather' plant

Symphytum x uplandicum 'Moorland Heather'

  • Perennial
  • 100-120 cm high
  • Purple flowers
  • Valuable foliage plant
  • Valuable foliage plant
Collections

Garden use

Use

Large groups

For wildlife and biodiversity

For bees

Ornamental value and special features

Foliage plant

Growth

Fast

Planting density

Plant about 3 - 5 plants per m²

Characteristics

Height 100 - 120 cm
Flowering time May - June
Flower colour Purple
Growth habit Wide
Growth rate Fast
Hardiness down to about -20°C

Site conditions

Light Full sun, Sunny, Morning sun, Evening sun
Moisture Dry, Average, Moist
Soil Pervious, Light, Normal
Soil fertility Normal

Botanical information

Botanical name Symphytum x uplandicum 'Moorland Heather'
Genus Symphytum
Family Boraginaceae
Breeder Moorland Cottage Plants
Origin Hybrid