Information Only- Aspect: East-facing, North-facing, South-facing, West-facing
- Exposure: Exposed, Sheltered
- Family: Boriganaceae
- Flower Colour : Pink , Purple, White, Cream, Yellow
- Flower Season: Spring, Summer
- Foliage: Deciduous
- Habit : Clump-forming
- Hardiness : H7 (Hardy in the severest European continental climates) <-20C
- Moisture: Moist but well-drained, Poorly-drained
- pH: Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
- Season of Interest : Spring, Summer
- Soil: Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
- Sunlight: Full Sun, Partial Shade
- Tags: Plants for Pollinators
Symphytum officinale
common comfrey
alum
backwort
black root
blackwort
Bohemian comfrey
bone-set
bruisewort
comfrey consound
gum plant
healing herb
knit-back
CESSATION OF MAIL ORDER SERVICE
As of 1st July 2026, we will no longer be offering a mail order service. Orders received up to 30th June will be dispatched within 7-10 working days.
Our aim is to put more focus into our plant centre.
We can still help with sourcing plants for collection from our Langport plant centre. Simply email us your plant lists to [email protected] and we will contact you with prices and availability.
Call to order
Call us now for the best price on 01458 250521.
