True Comfrey Seeds - Symphytum officinale | 25 Alaska Grown Seeds | Hardy Perennial Herb

Grow one of the most useful permaculture plants with these Alaska-grown True Comfrey seeds, Symphytum officinale. This hardy perennial herb is valued for its deep nutrient-accumulating roots, rapid leafy growth, and natural soil improvement. Commonly used as a companion plant, compost activator, mulch crop, pollinator attractor, and animal forage, comfrey is ideal for edible gardens, homesteads, food forests, and regenerative landscapes.

Unlike sterile varieties such as Bocking 14, these fertile seeds can reproduce naturally and establish thriving perennial patches over time. True Comfrey adapts well to cooler northern climates with adequate moisture.

You will receive:
25 True Comfrey seeds
Alaska-grown Symphytum officinale
Fertile non-sterile seed variety
Organically grown perennial herb seeds
Pollinator-friendly soil-building plant

Growing Information

• Common Name: True Comfrey
• Botanical Name: Symphytum officinale
• Plant Type: Herbaceous perennial herb
• Growth Stage: Seed
• Sun Requirements: Full sun to partial shade
• Soil: Rich moist well-draining soil
• Watering: Moderate; drought tolerant once established
• Mature Height: Approximately 2–4 feet
• Growth Habit: Clumping perennial with deep roots
• Bloom Color: Purple to pink bell-shaped flowers
• Special Features: Soil improver, pollinator attractor, nutrient accumulator
• USDA Zones: 3–9
• Pollinator Friendly: Yes
• Container Friendly: Possible with deep containers

Care Tip

Sow seeds in moist soil and keep evenly watered during germination and early establishment. Plant comfrey where it can remain permanently, as deep roots make mature plants difficult to relocate.