Comfrey Plant – Symphytum officinale

🌿 Plant Details

• Common Name: Comfrey

• Botanical Name: Symphytum officinale

• Plant Type: Hardy perennial

• Flower Colour: Usually pink, purple or violet

• Habit: Clump-forming with large, attractive leaves

• Suitable for: Borders, wildlife gardens, cottage gardens and natural areas

• Outdoor Plant: Yes

🌱 About the Plant

Comfrey is a traditional perennial garden plant known for its attractive foliage and bell-shaped flowers, which are popular with bees and other pollinating insects.

It is a vigorous, easy-to-grow plant that can establish well in a range of garden settings. Its tall flowering stems and generous foliage provide useful structure and seasonal interest.

🌸 Growing Information

Plant in a sunny or partially shaded position. Comfrey prefers reasonably fertile, moist soil but is generally a tough and adaptable perennial once established.

Water regularly after planting until established. Once settled, it requires relatively little attention.

Please note: Plants are living specimens, so the plant you receive may vary slightly in size, shape and appearance from photographs depending on the time of year.