Common Comfrey
Symphytum officinale
Family: Boraginaceae
Common Comfrey grows in full sun and prefers moist, fertile soil. Water needs: High.
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How to Grow Common Comfrey
Common Comfrey growing information includes sunlight requirements of Full sun, soil conditions listed as Moist, fertile soil with a soil pH of 6.0-7.5, and High water needs. The listed hardiness zones are 3-9. For propagation reference, the database lists germination or establishment information for Common Comfrey as 14-30 days, with planting or establishment depth listed as 1/4 inch. Days to maturity are listed as 90-140 days.
Plant Overview
Common Comfrey (Symphytum officinale) is listed in the Boraginaceae family and categorized as a herb with a perennial life cycle. This profile summarizes growing information for hardiness, light, soil, water, seed starting, maturity, and other available cultivation details. Difficulty is listed as Easy.
- Plant ID
- PLT-4047
- Family
- Boraginaceae
- Plant type
- Herb
- Life cycle
- Perennial
- Difficulty
- Easy
Growing Conditions
Common Comfrey is listed for full sun conditions. Water needs are listed as high. The database soil reference is Moist, fertile soil. The listed soil pH range is 6.0-7.5, and the listed hardiness range is 3-9.
- Hardiness zones
- 3-9
- Sunlight
- Full sun
- Soil
- Moist, fertile soil
- Soil pH
- 6.0-7.5
- Water needs
- High
Seed & Germination
For seed starting, the listed germination time is 14-30 days and the seed depth is 1/4 inch. The listed time to maturity is 90-140 days. Use these values as general reference points and adjust for local climate, seed source, and growing conditions.
- Germination
- 14-30 days
- Seed depth
- 1/4 inch
Harvest & Propagation
- Days to maturity
- 90-140 days
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Growing Reference Note
Plant performance can vary with climate, soil, weather, cultivar, seed quality, and gardening methods. The values on this page are general database reference ranges rather than a substitute for local extension guidance or seed-packet instructions.