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Comfrey Symphytum officinale

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Leaf of the Comfrey

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Comfrey

Symphytum officinale
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 pla... Read More

$14.90 ($9.75-$14.90 choose a size)

Specifications of Comfrey

Preferred Climate Warm Temperate, SubtropicalLearn About Climate Zones

Grown From RhizomeLearn About Propagation Methods

Max Height (when in the ground with good conditions) 1-2m

Plants required to Pollinate 1 (Self Pollinating)Learn about Pollination

Can it Handle Frosts? Yes

Amount of leaves in Winter? All Leaves (Evergreen)

Quarantine Restrictions to these Areas WA

Fruiting/Harvest Months February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December,

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$39.00 ($39.00-$44.00 choose a size)

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Sandalwood - Indian

$99.00 ($29.00-$99.00 choose a size)

Medium-sized hemiparasitic trees that attach themselves to the root system of nearby plants from which they extract water and minerals. Pinto Peanut and Acacia are suitable hosts as they are a legume and hence a natural nitrogen source. Keep Acacias pruned so they dont over take growth of Sandalwood. Used in the production of sandalwood oil, trees are harvested from 8 years and the entire tree is used for oil production including the roots and stump. The production of sandalwood in India and Nepal is strictly controlled by the government who owns all the trees, however illegal harvesting and smuggling is a problem due to the high value of sandalwood oil.

Comfrey Reviews & Tips

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Judy
★★★★★ 5months ago

ROSENEATH, QLD

Comfrey

Great

Jordan
★★★★★ 3y ago

Penfield , 5121, Australia

Comfrey

Very good

Merryn Galluccio
10y ago

Forster, NSW, Australia

Comfrey

The chickens love eating it. When they are let out to free range they all head straight for the comfrey patch. Very hardy growing and it is a perennial.

Estar
★★★★★ 11y ago

Cooroy, Qld, Australia

So good for compost health and the chicken also love it

Bec Christie
12y ago

Junourton, VIC

Comfrey

The whole plant is an excellent soil conditioner, the roots penetrate deep into the subsoil and are able to access nutrients beyond the reach of more shallow-rooted plants. This allows the gardener to cycle nutrients leached from the topsoil back to the

Cindy1
★★★ 14y ago

Glen Eden, QLD, Australia

My garden will love the mulch and soil benefilts this leafy purple flower plant provides  

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zeni
★★★★★ 14y ago

INDOOROOPILLY, QLD, Australia

these have gone so well and have really helped a couple of sick plants that I planted them next to. This year I've divided the roots and now have lots of new plants to be planted out around the rest of the fruit trees.

Darko
15y ago

Marrickville, NSW, Australia

Comfrey

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).

Angela Hanan
15y ago

Coos Bay , OR

Comfrey

Comfrey is also good for healing wounds.

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