Symphytum officinale

Comfrey is a fast growing, prolific herbal plant with many wonderful and is historically known as the "knitbone herb".

• Used to make tinctures and poultices for sprains, broken bones, bruises.

• Great fodder for nursing cows and goats, boosting their milk supply and giving them a nutritional boost

• Living compost source, laying its large, prolific leaves around the base of other plants to fertilize them

• Enjoys moist soil and care to start

Comfrey is easy to start from root pieces. Simply plant horizontally about 2” deep in well-prepared soil. Water and keep moist until sprouted 2-4 weeks later. Can be started in pots or in a garden bed. Will spread.