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Plant Habit: Herb/Forb
Life cycle: Perennial
Sun Requirements: Full Sun to Partial Shade
Water Preferences: Mesic
Soil pH Preferences: Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5)
Neutral (6.6 – 7.3)
Slightly alkaline (7.4 – 7.8)
Minimum cold hardiness: Zone 4a -34.4 °C (-30 °F) to -31.7 °C (-25 °F)
Maximum recommended zone: Zone 9b
Plant Height: 3 feet
Plant Spread: 3 feet
Leaves: Evergreen
Other: Pubescent leaves can irritate the skin
Flower Color: Pink
Bloom Size: Under 1"
Flower Time: Late spring or early summer
Summer
Underground structures: Rhizome
Uses: Medicinal Herb
Wildlife Attractant: Bees
Resistances: Deer Resistant
Propagation: Other methods: Cuttings: Root
Division
Miscellaneous: Monoecious

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Common names
  • Russian Comfrey

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Location: Jacksonville, TX
Date: 2015-04-15
Location: Jacksonville, TX
Date: 2014-03-16
Spring breaking dormancy
Location: Sherwood Oregon
Date: 2014-06-24 
New unopened blooms
Location: Home
Location: Kyle, Texas
Date: 2018-04-03
This plant has been in the ground two years and, after droughts,
Location: Jacksonville, TX
Date: 2015-04-15
Location: Jacksonville, TX
Date: 2015-04-24
Location: Orlando Florida
Date: 2013-03-01
Comfrey, 3 months after bare root purchase.
Location: Home
Location: Jacksonville, TX
Date: 2012-04-10
Location: RHS Harlow Carr, Yorkshire, UK
Date: 2021-06-12
In the kitchen garden
Location: Home
Location: Home
Location: Jacksonville, TX
Date: 2015-04-24
Location: Vista, CA
Date: Feb
Location: Sherwood, Oregon
Date: 2017-05-14
Location: Jacksonville, TX
Date: May 18, 2011
Bocking 14 in my hugelkultur bed
Location: Jacksonville, TX
Date: 2012-04-10

Date: 2014-07-09

Date: 2014-07-09
Location: RHS Harlow Carr, Yorkshire, UK
Date: 2021-06-12
In the kitchen garden
Photo by GoatDriver
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Comments:
  • Posted by dave (Southlake, Texas - Zone 8a) on Nov 20, 2013 4:05 PM concerning plant:
    This cultivar has all the benefits of comfrey, except it does not set seed and therefore doesn't have the aggressive (or even invasive) properties of the usual comfreys. It is easy to grow and can be propagated by simply digging up some of its roots and planting those roots somewhere else.

    It is a dynamic nutrient accumulator and is an excellent source of potassium. We grow it here and there and when it's at its peak, we cut it down and mulch our tomatoes and other vegetables with the leaves. It quickly grows back so we can use it this way numerous times each year.

    It can be difficult to grow in high heat and bright sun. We have had the best results growing it in places where it receives morning sun but afternoon shade. It doesn't seem to mind dry conditions, it just doesn't like the heat.
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thomas On December 30, 2015 Plant emerged
One of the roots started to grow. It was one I planted in a pot in full sun.
thomas On December 16, 2015 Obtained plant
Purchased a dozen root cuttings. Planted in different micro climates throughout my yard and 2 in pots.
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