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| Family | Boraginaceae | | Plant Type | herbaceous perennial | | Zone | USDA: 4a - 8b RHS: H EGF: H1 - H4 Australia: 1 - 2
| | Care Level | medium | | Height | 0.9 - 1.2 m (3 - 4 ft) | | Spread | 60 - 90 cm (2 - 3 ft) | | Light | full sun to partial shade | | Soil Moisture | average, well-drained | | Soil Type | | | Soil pH | |
| | Description | The herbaceous perennial Symphytum x uplandicum 'Variegatum' (comfrey) bears showy blossoms during late spring to early summer. The foliage is showy. | | Special Characteristics | Butterflies are attracted to Symphytum x uplandicum 'Variegatum' . | | Cautions | Where conditions are favourable, Symphytum x uplandicum 'Variegatum' (comfrey) can be invasive and may require maintenance to keep it under control. | | |
