Description
Comfrey (Symphytum) – 15cm
Comfrey is a powerhouse perennial every garden should have. Loved by organic growers, this hardy herb shoots up lush, deep-green leaves and charming, bell-shaped flowers that bees absolutely adore. It’s fast-growing, tough as nails, and incredibly useful.
Why gardeners love it:
Soil booster: Use the leaves to make nutrient-rich compost tea or mulch – it’s one of the best natural fertilisers you can get.
Pollinator magnet: Its nectar-rich blooms are irresistible to bees and other beneficial insects.
Low-maintenance: Thrives in most soils, grows quickly, and comes back stronger every year.
Medicinal heritage: Traditionally valued for salves and natural remedies.
Growing conditions:
Light: Full sun to partial shade
Water: Moderate watering, more in hot dry spells
Soil: Rich, moist, well-draining soil
Growth: Forms a vigorous clump; cut back regularly to harvest leaves
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