common comfrey

Symphytum officinale

perennial⛅ part shade💧💧 moderate water

Common comfrey is a vigorous perennial herb with large, hairy leaves and bell-shaped flowers ranging from white to purple. Traditionally used in herbal medicine and valued by gardeners for its deep taproot that brings nutrients to shallow soils.

Plant Overview

Type

perennial

Form

Upright

Growth Rate

fast

Size

2–4′ tall × 2–3′ wide

Dormancy

deciduous

USDA Zones

3–9

Landscaping

Sun

⛅ part shade

Water

💧💧 moderate

Soil

Moist, well-drained, fertile

Native Range

Europe and western Asia

Bloom Season

May · June · July

Season of Interest

Spring, Summer

Permaculture

Forest Garden Layer

herb

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