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Symphytum officinale
1'-2' tall, covered in fine prickly hairs
Fields, full sum
Spotted on May 30, 2012
Submitted on May 30, 2012
4 Comments
Probably if it was a 24'' diameter or bigger
Do you think it would do okay in a large container? Currently, all of my plants are in containers because I rent. That would certainly keep it from spreading much! And thank you - that's very kind!
It is good in a salve for wounds, and also for broken bones. If you put it in your garden, you need to put it somewhere that inhibits spreading, as it will totally take over. Where this is, is in a VERY rocky part of the herb garden, and has not spread much. It is impossible to eradicate, as it has a long taproot. Each peace of the root if rototilled, for example, will produce a plant. If you have a suitable spot, I can bring some root for you
This is something I would love to have in my garden one day. It's good for wounds, correct? My grandmother practiced some herbalism and always included this in her explanations to me.