True Comfrey (Symphytum officinale) is a hardy perennial herb traditionally grown in homestead gardens, herb gardens, food forests, orchards, and permaculture systems. Known for its deep roots and abundant leafy growth, comfrey has long been valued as a companion plant and is commonly grown for mulch, compost tea, animal forage, and traditional herbal use. This variety produces beautiful white, cream, and purple blooms that attract pollinators while adding beauty to the landscape. Whether you're planting a medicinal herb garden, building a food forest, or looking for a productive perennial to support your homestead, comfrey is a versatile addition that returns year after year. How This Herb Shines Traditional medicinal herb with a long history of herbal use Excellent companion plant for orchards, food forests, and permaculture gardens Popular for compost piles, compost tea, chop-and-drop mulch, and soil building Deep roots help gather nutrients from lower soil layers Hardy perennial that returns year after year Produces attractive white, cream, and purple flowers Pollinator-friendly addition to herb and homestead gardens Open-pollinated, untreated, and GMO-free seeds ✨ Pro Tip: Comfrey seeds benefit from a 30-day cold moist stratification period before planting. Many gardeners place seeds in a damp paper towel inside the refrigerator before sowing to help improve germination rates. Growing Information Botanical Name: Symphytum officinale Family: Boraginaceae (Borage Family) Perennial Herb Hardy in USDA Zones 3–9 Full Sun to Partial Shade Prefers moist, well-drained soil Direct sow in spring or start indoors in pots Cold moist stratification may improve germination What's Included One packet of True Comfrey (Symphytum officinale) seeds Approximately 20 organically certified seeds per packet Open-pollinated, untreated, and GMO-free seeds Please Note: This listing is for seeds only. Live plants and root cuttings are not included.
