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Symphytum rubrum

Red, runs wild easily excellent insectenplant. This plant grows to about 40 cm. The flower colour is deep red. This plant is completely hardy.The flowering period is May - June.

Location of the plant shown in the first picture : Botanische Tuin Fort Hoofddijk Utrecht

Date taken : 23.03.2014

Family : Boraginaceae

© first picture : PlantenTuin Esveld

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Characteristics of this plant
type of plant : perennial
soil type : good gardening soil
planting place : needs a shaded place
habit/form : mat forming
water requirement : needs normal water
wind tolerance : not susceptible to wind
the plant is deciduous
height approx : between 30 and 50 cm
width approx : between 30 and 50 cm
quantity per m2 : 7
flower colour : red
leaf colour : green
leaf shape : leaves are wide longitudinal
leaf size : between 15 and 20 cm
edibility : The plant is not edible
scent : not scented
flowering period : may - june
hardiness : hardy
special feature good butterfly and/or bee plant

Of this plant no stock is known unfortunately and therefore it does not occur in the on-line plantshop