Comfrey, True
Symphytum officinale
Description: True Comfrey is a robust perennial herb celebrated for its large, fuzzy leaves and clusters of bell-shaped flowers in shades of purple, blue, or cream. This fast-growing plant adds texture and height to gardens, thriving in borders, wildflower meadows, and pollinator patches. Known for its deep roots, Comfrey enriches the soil and supports sustainable gardening practices.
Wildlife Benefits: True Comfrey’s blooms are a magnet for bees, butterflies, and other pollinators, offering a reliable nectar source throughout its flowering season.
Medicinal Benefits: Traditionally used in herbal medicine, True Comfrey is valued for its topical benefits. Extracts of its roots and leaves are known to promote wound healing, soothe inflammation, and support joint health. While not recommended for internal use, it’s a favorite for creating salves, poultices, and natural fertilizers like “comfrey tea.”
Native Status: Native to Europe and Asia, True Comfrey adapts well to a variety of climates, including Georgia’s warm and humid conditions.
Pollinator Friendliness: Its nectar-rich, tubular flowers are particularly attractive to bumblebees, making it a great choice for pollinator-friendly gardens.
Planting Guidelines:
Height: 2–4 feet
Spacing: 18–24 inches
Sun/Shade: Thrives in Full Sun to Partial Shade
How to Grow: True Comfrey prefers moist, well-draining soil and requires minimal maintenance once established. Its deep roots make it drought-tolerant, and it benefits from regular cutting to encourage new growth. Prune back flowering stems after blooming to maintain a tidy appearance or allow them to set seed.
Enhance your garden’s beauty, soil health, and ecological value with True Comfrey—a versatile herb that’s as beneficial for pollinators as it is for your gardening practices.
Available in 2.5 inch and 4.25 inch (quart) pots.
Symphytum officinale
Description: True Comfrey is a robust perennial herb celebrated for its large, fuzzy leaves and clusters of bell-shaped flowers in shades of purple, blue, or cream. This fast-growing plant adds texture and height to gardens, thriving in borders, wildflower meadows, and pollinator patches. Known for its deep roots, Comfrey enriches the soil and supports sustainable gardening practices.
Wildlife Benefits: True Comfrey’s blooms are a magnet for bees, butterflies, and other pollinators, offering a reliable nectar source throughout its flowering season.
Medicinal Benefits: Traditionally used in herbal medicine, True Comfrey is valued for its topical benefits. Extracts of its roots and leaves are known to promote wound healing, soothe inflammation, and support joint health. While not recommended for internal use, it’s a favorite for creating salves, poultices, and natural fertilizers like “comfrey tea.”
Native Status: Native to Europe and Asia, True Comfrey adapts well to a variety of climates, including Georgia’s warm and humid conditions.
Pollinator Friendliness: Its nectar-rich, tubular flowers are particularly attractive to bumblebees, making it a great choice for pollinator-friendly gardens.
Planting Guidelines:
Height: 2–4 feet
Spacing: 18–24 inches
Sun/Shade: Thrives in Full Sun to Partial Shade
How to Grow: True Comfrey prefers moist, well-draining soil and requires minimal maintenance once established. Its deep roots make it drought-tolerant, and it benefits from regular cutting to encourage new growth. Prune back flowering stems after blooming to maintain a tidy appearance or allow them to set seed.
Enhance your garden’s beauty, soil health, and ecological value with True Comfrey—a versatile herb that’s as beneficial for pollinators as it is for your gardening practices.
Available in 2.5 inch and 4.25 inch (quart) pots.
Symphytum officinale
Description: True Comfrey is a robust perennial herb celebrated for its large, fuzzy leaves and clusters of bell-shaped flowers in shades of purple, blue, or cream. This fast-growing plant adds texture and height to gardens, thriving in borders, wildflower meadows, and pollinator patches. Known for its deep roots, Comfrey enriches the soil and supports sustainable gardening practices.
Wildlife Benefits: True Comfrey’s blooms are a magnet for bees, butterflies, and other pollinators, offering a reliable nectar source throughout its flowering season.
Medicinal Benefits: Traditionally used in herbal medicine, True Comfrey is valued for its topical benefits. Extracts of its roots and leaves are known to promote wound healing, soothe inflammation, and support joint health. While not recommended for internal use, it’s a favorite for creating salves, poultices, and natural fertilizers like “comfrey tea.”
Native Status: Native to Europe and Asia, True Comfrey adapts well to a variety of climates, including Georgia’s warm and humid conditions.
Pollinator Friendliness: Its nectar-rich, tubular flowers are particularly attractive to bumblebees, making it a great choice for pollinator-friendly gardens.
Planting Guidelines:
Height: 2–4 feet
Spacing: 18–24 inches
Sun/Shade: Thrives in Full Sun to Partial Shade
How to Grow: True Comfrey prefers moist, well-draining soil and requires minimal maintenance once established. Its deep roots make it drought-tolerant, and it benefits from regular cutting to encourage new growth. Prune back flowering stems after blooming to maintain a tidy appearance or allow them to set seed.
Enhance your garden’s beauty, soil health, and ecological value with True Comfrey—a versatile herb that’s as beneficial for pollinators as it is for your gardening practices.
Available in 2.5 inch and 4.25 inch (quart) pots.