Item Number: SNV7049
True Comfrey Seeds (Organic)
True Comfrey Seeds (Organic)
An Original Medicinal Herb
Growing Zones: USDA hardiness zones 4 to 9
Chill Hours: Not typically applicable for comfrey
Bloom Time: Early to mid-summer
Approximate Harvest in California: Late spring to early summer
Looks: Bell-shaped, purple flowers
Personality: Robust growth, resilient, and easily established
Facts of Note: Contains pyrrolizidine alkaloids, historically used in traditional medicine for wound healing; cautioned by the FDA due to potential liver damage if consumed excessively
Pollinators: Attracts bees and beneficial insects with its flowers, aiding in pollination and garden biodiversityScientifically known as Symphytum officinale var. patens, holds a revered place in the realm of permaculture practices. Understanding the intricacies of growing this herbaceous perennial sheds light on its diverse applications and beneficial properties.
Origins and Characteristics:
Symphytum officinale, a member of the borage family, is a herbaceous perennial native to Europe and exhibits hardiness, tolerating temperatures as low as -15 degrees F. The plant's vibrant, dangling flowers in shades of vivid purple add to its allure.
Cultivation:
True Comfrey thrives in various climates and soil types, displaying resilience in different conditions. While it prefers well-draining soil, it can adapt to different soil compositions. Planting in partial shade to full sun encourages healthy growth, and spacing plants around 24 inches apart provides ample room for expansion.
Planting Process:
Propagation primarily occurs through root divisions or cuttings rather than seeds. Planting root cuttings about 3 to 4 inches deep aids in their establishment. Ensure the soil remains consistently moist during the initial growth phase to support root development.
Care and Maintenance:
Comfrey demands minimal maintenance once established. Regular watering, particularly during dry spells, assists in robust growth. Mulching around the base of the plant retains moisture and suppresses weed growth. Pruning after flowering helps control the plant's size and encourages fresh growth.
Varieties and Uses:
Varieties like Symphytum x uplandicum, commonly known as Russian comfrey, or prickly comfrey, showcase slightly different growth patterns or leaf shapes. Comfrey's versatility extends to permaculture practices where it serves as a dynamic accumulator, drawing nutrients from the soil into its leaves, which can later be used as a natural fertilizer.
True Comfrey, or Symphytum officinale var. patens, hails from Europe and thrives in harsh conditions, enduring temperatures as low as -15°F. Renowned for its healing properties in herbal medicine, especially in mitigating inflammation like osteoarthritis, it's also a staple in permaculture and animal feed. Its vivid purple, dangling flowers add aesthetic appeal to its medicinal value.
For more information see our companion guide about Growing Comfrey from Seed.
Certified organic, 20 seeds per packet.
Photo by Aiwok
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Description
Description
Growing Zones: USDA hardiness zones 4 to 9
Chill Hours: Not typically applicable for comfrey
Bloom Time: Early to mid-summer
Approximate Harvest in California: Late spring to early summer
Looks: Bell-shaped, purple flowers
Personality: Robust growth, resilient, and easily established
Facts of Note: Contains pyrrolizidine alkaloids, historically used in traditional medicine for wound healing; cautioned by the FDA due to potential liver damage if consumed excessively
Pollinators: Attracts bees and beneficial insects with its flowers, aiding in pollination and garden biodiversityScientifically known as Symphytum officinale var. patens, holds a revered place in the realm of permaculture practices. Understanding the intricacies of growing this herbaceous perennial sheds light on its diverse applications and beneficial properties.
Origins and Characteristics:
Symphytum officinale, a member of the borage family, is a herbaceous perennial native to Europe and exhibits hardiness, tolerating temperatures as low as -15 degrees F. The plant's vibrant, dangling flowers in shades of vivid purple add to its allure.
Cultivation:
True Comfrey thrives in various climates and soil types, displaying resilience in different conditions. While it prefers well-draining soil, it can adapt to different soil compositions. Planting in partial shade to full sun encourages healthy growth, and spacing plants around 24 inches apart provides ample room for expansion.
Planting Process:
Propagation primarily occurs through root divisions or cuttings rather than seeds. Planting root cuttings about 3 to 4 inches deep aids in their establishment. Ensure the soil remains consistently moist during the initial growth phase to support root development.
Care and Maintenance:
Comfrey demands minimal maintenance once established. Regular watering, particularly during dry spells, assists in robust growth. Mulching around the base of the plant retains moisture and suppresses weed growth. Pruning after flowering helps control the plant's size and encourages fresh growth.
Varieties and Uses:
Varieties like Symphytum x uplandicum, commonly known as Russian comfrey, or prickly comfrey, showcase slightly different growth patterns or leaf shapes. Comfrey's versatility extends to permaculture practices where it serves as a dynamic accumulator, drawing nutrients from the soil into its leaves, which can later be used as a natural fertilizer.
True Comfrey, or Symphytum officinale var. patens, hails from Europe and thrives in harsh conditions, enduring temperatures as low as -15°F. Renowned for its healing properties in herbal medicine, especially in mitigating inflammation like osteoarthritis, it's also a staple in permaculture and animal feed. Its vivid purple, dangling flowers add aesthetic appeal to its medicinal value.
For more information see our companion guide about Growing Comfrey from Seed.
Certified organic, 20 seeds per packet.
Photo by Aiwok
These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
Shipping Information
Shipping Information
Shipping Weight: 0.01 lb
Dimensions: 5.0"L x 2.625"W x 0.1"H
Features
Features
- Attracts Bees/Butterflies
- Cold Hardy
- Container Compatible
- Does Not Require Support
- Down to 25°F
- Good for Drying
- Open-Pollinated
- Plant Spreads
- Requires Summer Water
Characteristics
Characteristics
Planting & Care
Planting & Care
Soil & Water:Thrives in rich, moist but well drained soil in part shade or sun.
Planting & Growing: Sow in cool soils of early spring with germination in 3-6 weeks. Or give 30 days of refrigeration in pots of moist soil in a sealed plastic bag or glass jar and then sow in the garden or pots. Thin or transplant to 18 inches apart.
Harvesting & Storage: Harvest leaves for use fresh or drying.
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I bought these seeds to go in bundles of packets of vegetable seeds that I will put in the Blessing Box at a church here in town about late January so people who need to can supplement the groceries they buy with a garden. I'm sure they will love them. If my budget stretches that far, I will get some for myself and let you know how I like them. I still have eight bundles worth of packets of seeds to purchase for them first, though.
Appreciate that you have this in bulk quantities. We use this as a rooting hormone and as a potting mix and soil supplement. Kelp meal is rich in minerals and micro-nutrients and contains growth hormones that support healthy root growth.
Helps me keep the ants down on my property. Place outside and keeps ants down even in your house.
I grow flats of this for my pet pigs, because of the high nutritional content. They love it. I find them waiting at the growing location every afternoon waiting for their fave. I've grown beautiful flats of pea sprouts and alfalfa for them too, but they turn up their snouts and walk away.
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The seeds popped up in no time. They are of excellent quality. I will buy again from Grow Organic. Thank you.
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