Description
SYMPHYTUM OFFICINALE “Maroon Comfrey” 15cm
Symphytum officinale “Maroon Comfrey” is a vigorous perennial valued for its attractive clusters of rich maroon bell-shaped flowers and lush green foliage. Flowering over a long season, it attracts bees and other beneficial insects, making it a valuable addition to pollinator-friendly gardens.
Comfrey is well known in organic gardening circles as a nutrient accumulator, with its deep roots drawing minerals from the soil. The foliage can be used to make compost activators, liquid fertilisers and nutrient-rich mulch. Easy to grow and low maintenance, it thrives in a wide range of garden conditions.
Plant Size: 15cm Pot
Position: Full Sun to Semi-Shade
Watering: Moderate
Uses: Pollinator gardens, cottage gardens, organic gardening, composting, mulch production and mixed perennial borders
