Welcome to our plant database launched in March 2017.

The purpose of this database is to share information about plants you may wish to grow and inspire you to make creative choices about your garden. It is a constantly evolving resource so you will find more information and images each time you visit.

Please note this does not reflect our current stock. We have an extensive, constantly changing selection of varieties at all times so please contact us before visiting if you have a specific plant in mind.

Comfrey

Genus: Symphytum
Species: officinale
Variety: -
Plant Type: Perennial Herb

Quickly spreading to make a good clump, it has large hairy leaves and pretty bell flowers in early summer. A popular medicinal herb, it is also used to make liquid fertiliser by soaking the leaves.Highly attractive to bees and other insects.

Characteristics

Foliage:	Perennial
Hardiness:	Hardy

Colour

Flower:	Cream, Purple
Foliage:	Green

Aspect

Sun:	Sun or part shade
Soil:	Moist Soil

Size

Height and Spread:

0.6-1.2m

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