Large Leaf Comfrey (6 live roots)
Latin Name: Symphytum officinale. Family: Boraginaceae (Borage)
USDA hardiness zone: 4
Growth habit: Spreading large herb
Mature size: 1 ft.
Native range: Eurasia
Preferred habitat: Garden soil, full sun
Pollinators: Bees
Edible parts: Medicinal leaves and Flowers (in moderation)
Uses and functions: Medicinal, Nutrient accumulator
Clumping herb to 3'. Nutrient accumulator par excellence. Bee forage, deep medicinal roots and leaves for injury and bone healing. Tasty flowers. Compost tea, livestock food. Plant 2-3 under mature fruit trees at drip line. Tenacious taproot.
Latin Name: Symphytum officinale. Family: Boraginaceae (Borage)
USDA hardiness zone: 4
Growth habit: Spreading large herb
Mature size: 1 ft.
Native range: Eurasia
Preferred habitat: Garden soil, full sun
Pollinators: Bees
Edible parts: Medicinal leaves and Flowers (in moderation)
Uses and functions: Medicinal, Nutrient accumulator
Clumping herb to 3'. Nutrient accumulator par excellence. Bee forage, deep medicinal roots and leaves for injury and bone healing. Tasty flowers. Compost tea, livestock food. Plant 2-3 under mature fruit trees at drip line. Tenacious taproot.
Latin Name: Symphytum officinale. Family: Boraginaceae (Borage)
USDA hardiness zone: 4
Growth habit: Spreading large herb
Mature size: 1 ft.
Native range: Eurasia
Preferred habitat: Garden soil, full sun
Pollinators: Bees
Edible parts: Medicinal leaves and Flowers (in moderation)
Uses and functions: Medicinal, Nutrient accumulator
Clumping herb to 3'. Nutrient accumulator par excellence. Bee forage, deep medicinal roots and leaves for injury and bone healing. Tasty flowers. Compost tea, livestock food. Plant 2-3 under mature fruit trees at drip line. Tenacious taproot.
