About
Comfrey is a flowering perennial herb commonly used medicinally since ancient times. All parts of the plant have been used (with moderation and care) in a variety of ways for treating musculoskeletal injuries amongst other ailments.
Purple to pink flowers (sometimes yellowish white) appear from May to June, attracting many pollinators. The boastful flower display, clumping nature, and large leaves can make it an attractive ornamental. It draws up minerals deep within the earth and can be used to enrich/improve the soil for other plants, or in compost as a fertilizer.
Comfrey grows in rich forest edges, riverbanks and grasslands; around the world from Asia to Europe, naturalized in North America. With a prominent root system, it's very easy to grow and reproduce, even in cold climates. Because of its root reproduction abilities, patch growing, isolation, or pot planting may be a good idea.
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We currently ship seeds to all Canadian provinces and ship plants just within the provinces of British Columbia and Alberta. Seeds ship year-round and usually take a few days (or longer if you are ordering from a distant province). It usually takes 2-5 business days in the mail for plant orders once shipped. Plants are generally available from May to September and can be reserved during off season; Shipping costs are calculated during checkout. Seed orders over $100 ship free! See Shipping for more details.