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1606 N 600 Rd, Baldwin City, 66006
785.594.2966

common comfrey

Symphytum officinale

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Zone 3 – 9
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This easy to grow hardy perennial is gorgeous and under-appreciated. Drought and heat tolerant plants grow 2-3′ high and tolerate sun to part shade. Flowers appear multicolored as they mature from pink to blue in summer.

Historically important medicinal herb used externally to heal wounds, ulcers, burns, cuts and bruises.