Russian Comfrey Bocking 14 Live Root Cuttings - Perennial Garden Plant

Russian Comfrey 'Bocking 14' is a robust perennial plant prized by gardeners for its vigorous growth and versatility. This cultivar is a sterile hybrid, meaning it does not self-seed and spreads only slowly, making it a manageable addition to the garden. Its large, hairy leaves and deep taproot make it an excellent choice for permaculture systems, companion planting, and as a dynamic accumulator of nutrients.

Grown from live root cuttings, this comfrey establishes quickly and can be used to create a productive, low-maintenance patch. The plant's lush foliage and clusters of bell-shaped flowers attract pollinators, while the leaves can be harvested multiple times per season for use as mulch or in compost.

Plant Features

• Sterile cultivar that does not set viable seed, preventing unwanted spread
• Deep taproot that mines nutrients from subsoil
• Large, fuzzy leaves with high potassium content
• Clusters of purple, bell-shaped flowers in summer
• Fast-growing and long-lived perennial

Growing Information

• Botanical Name: Symphytum × uplandicum 'Bocking 14'
• Plant Type: Herbaceous perennial
• Sunlight: Full sun to partial shade
• Soil: Moist, well-drained soil; tolerates a range of soil types
• Water Requirements: Moderate; keep soil consistently moist during establishment
• Growth Habit: Clump-forming
• USDA Hardiness Zones: 3-9
• Bloom Season: Late spring to early summer
• Mature Height: 3-5 feet
• Spacing: 24-36 inches apart

Planting & Care

Plant root cuttings in prepared soil after the last frost, or in early fall in mild climates. Dig a hole large enough to accommodate the cutting and place it horizontally about 2-3 inches deep, covering firmly with soil. Water thoroughly after planting and keep the area moist until new growth appears. Comfrey is relatively low-maintenance once established; water during dry spells and cut back foliage after flowering to encourage fresh growth. Divide clumps every few years to maintain vigor.

What's Included

This listing includes live root cuttings of Russian Comfrey 'Bocking 14'. The quantity is not specified; please select the desired number from the available options.