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Comfrey
This
well-known showy plant is a member of the Borage and Forget-me-not tribe,
Boraginaceae. A hardy perennial, its large leaves are rough and hairy
all over. Comfrey thrives in almost any soil or situation, but does best
in moist conditions. A useful plant it can be used with great success
as a liquid manure, activator for compost heaps, a weed barrier or attractive
understory plant.
| Height | Frost tol. | Pollination req'd | Evergreen/Deciduous | Harvest period |
| 1-2 | Low | No | Evergreen | most of year - most of year |
We welcome your Tips on Comfrey. Share Your Tip.
Comfrey is also good for healing wounds. | Angela Hanan - Coos Bay , OR 22-Jul-2008
Combine Comfrey leafes and Calendula flower buds, mince them with a knife. Melt Vaseline in a dish places in hot water pot. Put Mince in Vaseline for 3-4 hours, reheat again and strain Mince from Vaseline. Use to treat skinwounds (cuts, scars, bruises). | Darko - Marrickville, NSW 28-Mar-2009
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