How to Grow and Care for Comfrey - The Spruce
2024年8月8日 · Comfrey (Symphytum officinale) is a perennial wildflower that grows along riverbanks and in grasslands in its native habitat. The flowers in the late spring and summer attract bees and other pollinators, which makes comfrey a welcome addition to a wildflower garden. The plant grows slightly taller than it is wide.
How to Plant and Grow Comfrey - Gardener's Path
2023年4月5日 · Comfrey is an herbaceous perennial member of the borage family. While there are over 30 known species, only a few are generally cultivated for human use. S. officinale is a common variety that is often used medicinally. It is native to Europe, as is S. asperrimum, or “rough” comfrey, which is named for its hairy leaves.
Everything You Need to Know About the Amazing Comfrey Plant
One of my favorite herbs, the comfrey plant, is a multitasking master. It can be used as a nutrient-rich mulch, a beautiful pollinator attractor, and a “compost booster”. Additionally, it has been used a medicine for at least 2500 years. Read on to learn why …
Comfrey: Uses, Risks, and Takeaways - Healthline
2024年9月26日 · Comfrey, also known as Symphytum officinale, can grow up to five feet tall. It produces clusters of purple, blue, and white flowers, and is famous for its long, slender leaves and black-skinned...
How to Plant, Grow, and Care for Comfrey - Epic Gardening
2024年7月25日 · Used as a mulch, fertilizer, compost accelerator, pollinator attractor, and clay soil breaker, the comfrey plant is an invaluable addition to a garden. As long as you don’t live in the plant’s invasive range, you can gain a lot of benefit from planting it. The first comfrey shoots appear in spring.
Common Comfrey: Plant Care And Characteristics - Gardening Know How
2024年2月13日 · The comfrey plant, or symphytum officinale is an old-fashioned perennial herb used in the garden to attract pollinators and as a liquified fertilizer. It has pretty flowers and makes a nice poultice for soothing wounds, but is generally considered poisonous if ingested.
Growing Comfrey: The Complete Guide to Plant, Care, and
Comfrey has large taproots and dainty bell-shaped flowers that add a delicate bit of cheer to the garden. It’s especially impressive looking placed in the center of an herb bed. Common comfrey (Symphytum o fficinale) is the one you’ll generally find listed in gardening catalogs and nurseries without a variety name.
Comfrey Guide: How to Grow & Care for “Symphytum”
2023年8月10日 · It’s easier to plant comfrey from a root division or offset. See how to grow from seed below. Wear gloves because the leaves have tiny hairs which can irritate human skin. As soon as the spring sunshine warms the soil is the time to plant your comfrey root. Choose a sunny patch if possible and dig a trench at least as long as the root section ...
How to Grow Comfrey – So Easy! - The Homesteading Hippy
2023年4月24日 · Comfrey is a permaculture gardener’s best friend because it has a multitude of uses. Comfrey attracts a number of different pollinators with its beautiful flowers and provides habitat for beneficial insects. Better yet, it can be used as a green mulch, and it will improve the quality of your soil.
Comfrey Grow Guide
Comfrey is a large plant that tends to crowd out its neighbors. Start seeds indoors or sow them where you want them to grow, or start with a purchased plant. New growth emerges in mid-spring, followed by flowers that attract pollinators in early summer.