Comfrey, Russian – Symphytum x uplandicum
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Name: Comfrey, Russian
Botanial: Symphytum x uplandicum
Plant in the sun or partial shade.
Deer resistant.
Average to little watering.
Perennial.
Winter hardy to zone: 3
Uses: Medicinal, companion plant
Description:
Comfrey is fast-growing and a perennial plant that is very easy to grow. It has a deep tap-root which helps draw up nutrients from deep in the soil is therefore a great companion plant and can be used as fertilizer. To fertilize the leaves can be cut and dropped at a place where one wants to increase nutrients in the soil. The flowers attract lots of beneficial insects. Russian varieties do not self seed or spread.
Comfrey has been used for hundreds of years to heal bruises, sprains and broken bones. Leaves are to be crushed and steeped before applied as a poultice as the leaves are a little rough. Europe has a long history in medicinal use for comfrey externally as well as internally. Please do your own research before using comfrey (as always!).