Comfrey - 20 Seeds - Medicinal Herb - Permaculture (Symphytum Officinale)

Description: Comfrey (Symphytum Officinale) - 20 Seeds Bee Friendly Butterfly Friendly Hummingbird Friendly Non-GMO American grown seeds Description: Comfrey is a perennial shrub that is native to Europe and some parts of Asia. Fond of moist soils, comfrey has a thick, hairy stem, and grows 1 to 3 feet tall. Its flowers are dull purple, blue or whitish, and densely arranged in clusters. The leaves are oblong, and often look different depending on where they are on the stem. Lower leaves are broad at the base and tapered at the ends while upper leaves are broad throughout and narrow only at the ends. The root has a black outside and fleshy whitish inside filled with juice. Medicinal Properties: Comfrey root has long been in use externally for bites, burns, bruises, sprains, stings, and wounds. It contains allantoin, which increases the growth of cells and is an excellent demulcent due to its high mucilage content. Comfrey root is also a useful anti-inflammatory. Season: Perennial USDA Zones: 3-9 Height: 12-36 inches Bloom Season: Late spring through summer Light Required: Full sun to partial shade Watering: Keep moist Soil: Well drained Seed Depth: Surface sow. Cover very lightly. Seeds per Plant: 4-6 Plant Spacing: 8-10 inches Growing instructions included

Price: 18 USD

Location: Chapel Hill, Tennessee

End Time: 2024-10-25T15:42:52.000Z

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