Common Comfrey

Scientific Name: Symphytum officinale

Plant Family: Boraginaceae

Native Region: Europe and Western Asia

Common Comfrey

Brief Description

A hardy herbaceous perennial with large, hairy, lance-shaped leaves and clusters of bell-shaped flowers that range from cream to purple.

Care Instructions

Thrives in moist, fertile soil and full sun to partial shade. These plants are vigorous and can be invasive due to their deep taproots, so choose a permanent location and cut back after flowering to prevent self-seeding.

Medicinal Value

We do not currently provide medicinal value for plant identifications.

Created At: 2026-02-03T17:52:42.448422