Andersonglossum virginianum (Southern Wild Comfrey)

A Hardy Native for Woodland Gardens

Introduce resilience and subtle beauty to your landscape with Andersonglossum virginianum, commonly known as Southern Wild Comfrey. This native perennial is valued for its medicinal history, pollinator support, and adaptability to shaded environments.

• Delicate Blooms: Small, pale blue to white flowers appear in late spring to early summer, attracting native bees.
• Compact & Clumping: Reaches widths of 1–2 feet, forming a tidy basal rosette of textured, deep green leaves.
• Pollinator Support: A valuable nectar source for bees and other beneficial insects.
• Shade-Tolerant & Tough: Thrives in dry to mesic woodland soils under partial to full shade. Hardy in USDA Zones 5–9.
• Low-Maintenance & Deer-Resistant: Once established, it requires little care and is unpalatable to deer and rabbits.

Perfect for woodland gardens, native plantings, or shaded borders, Andersonglossum virginianum is a reliable choice for enhancing biodiversity in low-light areas.