Comfrey
Botanical name
Symphytum officinale
Family
Boraginaceae
Details
Fantastic companion plant for forest gardens. Chop and drop through spring and summer to nourish adjacent trees and improve soil quality.
Diameter
1.00
Forest layer
rhizosphere
Height (m)
0.5
Perennial
Shade / Sun
Full sun - part shade
Propagation method
Division
Related
Comfrey root pieces for growing
Common name
Sterile "Bocking 14"
Botanical name
Symphytum officinale
Details
Easily grown from root pieces, comfrey is a valuable and popular addition to any food forest garden. Widely used in organic and permaculture gardening, this plant is a fantastic soil improver and mulch producer. Suitable for a wide range of conditions and situations.
Flowers
Purple
Perennial
Propagation method
Division
Negatives
Can be difficult to eradicate if planted in the wrong place.
Price
$4.90
3 root pieces
Price for 4 or more
$4.50
3 root pieces if you buy 4 or more
Comfrey Confusion - Plant Identification
It's one of the cornerstone plants in permaculture and forest gardening. Comfrey is a deep rooted leafy perennial that provides a range of benefits and uses.
There are a number of other plants that have a similar appearance and look a bit like comfrey.
