Comfrey Starter Plant Symphytum Officinale Great Pollinator Plant!

Name: Comfrey, Common Comfrey

Scientific Name: Symphytum officinale

Family Name: Boraginaceae

Product Description:

Symphytum officinale is a robust, clumping perennial with large, rough, lance‑shaped leaves and tall flowering stalks bearing clusters of tubular purple, pink, or creamy yellow blooms. The plant forms a dense mound of foliage from deep, fleshy roots and spreads steadily in moist soils. Highly vigorous and long‑lived, comfrey is valued for its biomass production, pollinator‑friendly flowers, and various healthy uses. Its coarse texture and bold presence make it a standout in cottage gardens, herb beds, and permaculture plantings.

Origination: Native to Europe and western Asia

Historic Uses: Ethnobotanical, compost activator, mulch plant, livestock fodder (select cultivars)

Height: 24–36 inches tall

Hardiness Zone: USDA Zones 3–9

Flower Color: Purple, pink, or creamy yellow depending on strain

Other Names: Common Comfrey, True Comfrey, Knitbone

Growing Conditions:

Grow in full sun to partial shade. Prefers moist, fertile, well‑drained soil but tolerates clay and periodic wetness. Extremely hardy and vigorous once established. Cut back after flowering to encourage fresh growth or to harvest leaves for mulch or compost. Can spread by root fragments; plant where long‑term permanence is acceptable.

Ships in 3" pots. You will receive a plant similar to the ones pictured, though size and fullness may vary. Please understand that shipped plants have bumpy rides. A few broken leaves or small stems are normal during shipping and are not considered damage. Broken stems can be rooted once the cut end dries to start new growth. Plants may arrive semi‑dormant, and in winter they may naturally drop a few leaves. If your plant arrives rotting or dead, we will replace it. Please contact us with photo proof within 24 hours of delivery. After 24 hours, plant care becomes the buyer’s responsibility, though we’re always happy to answer questions and help you succeed. We also add brief instructions on getting started when you open your box. We want our plant babies to have happy new homes! 🥰

Heat packs are available to purchase in our shop for cold-sensitive plants. Keep in mind some plants we carry are very tropical and even cold, not freezing, temperatures can kill them. 📌IF YOU EXPECT COLD WEATHER, PLEASE PURCHASE A HEAT PACK! 📌 These are necessary for winter shipping, so I sell them at cost. I won't refund or replace any frozen plants unless you buy one!

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Items cannot be shipped to CALIFORNIA or ARIZONA easily due to state import laws. All plants shipped there must be inspected before entry. Seed-grown herbaceous plants may not survive transit. I cannot guarantee herbaceous plant orders from these states, so order at your own risk. Hoyas, cacti, and succulents are an exception. My apologies for any inconvenience.