{"product_id":"true-comfrey-20-seeds","title":"True Comfrey (Symphytum officinale) – 20 Seeds","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrow true comfrey, \u003cem\u003eSymphytum officinale\u003c\/em\u003e, from a packet of approximately 20 seeds supplied by Seed Therapy.\u003c\/strong\u003e This is seed for planting, not a live plant, root cutting, dried herb or finished skin-care product.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eComfrey is a leafy perennial with bell-shaped flowers visited by bees. Gardeners also use its cut foliage as compost material. Choose a planting location carefully: established comfrey can spread and may be difficult to remove completely.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"border:1px solid #b8b8b8;padding:16px;margin:22px 0;background:#f7f7f7;\"\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting use only — do not consume\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eComfrey contains pyrrolizidine alkaloids that can cause serious harm, including liver damage, when consumed. Do not use the seeds or plants for food, drinking tea, supplements or animal feed. Keep seeds and harvested material away from children and animals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eTrue Comfrey Seed and Growing Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe following specifications are the supplier’s published guidance. Growing results depend on climate, seed condition, preparation and care.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"overflow-x:auto;\"\u003e\n  \u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;\"\u003e\n    \u003ctbody\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n        \u003cth scope=\"row\" style=\"text-align:left;border:1px solid #d8d8d8;padding:10px;\"\u003ePacket quantity\u003c\/th\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #d8d8d8;padding:10px;\"\u003eApproximately 20 seeds\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n        \u003cth scope=\"row\" style=\"text-align:left;border:1px solid #d8d8d8;padding:10px;\"\u003eLife cycle\u003c\/th\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #d8d8d8;padding:10px;\"\u003ePerennial\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n        \u003cth scope=\"row\" style=\"text-align:left;border:1px solid #d8d8d8;padding:10px;\"\u003eSupplier-listed height\u003c\/th\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #d8d8d8;padding:10px;\"\u003e2–4 feet\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n        \u003cth scope=\"row\" style=\"text-align:left;border:1px solid #d8d8d8;padding:10px;\"\u003eSupplier-listed USDA zones\u003c\/th\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #d8d8d8;padding:10px;\"\u003e4–9\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n        \u003cth scope=\"row\" style=\"text-align:left;border:1px solid #d8d8d8;padding:10px;\"\u003eLight\u003c\/th\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #d8d8d8;padding:10px;\"\u003eFull sun to partial shade\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n        \u003cth scope=\"row\" style=\"text-align:left;border:1px solid #d8d8d8;padding:10px;\"\u003eSoil\u003c\/th\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #d8d8d8;padding:10px;\"\u003eRich, moist and well-draining\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n        \u003cth scope=\"row\" style=\"text-align:left;border:1px solid #d8d8d8;padding:10px;\"\u003ePlant spacing\u003c\/th\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #d8d8d8;padding:10px;\"\u003e24–36 inches\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n  \u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to Start True Comfrey Seeds\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSeed Therapy recommends outdoor fall sowing for a natural cold period. For spring planting, it recommends 30 days of cold, moist stratification in the refrigerator before sowing. Plant the seeds ¼ inch deep.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCold stratification is a preparation step, not a promise that seedlings will appear within 30 days. Follow the current packet instructions and avoid allowing the growing medium to dry out or become waterlogged.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eReview the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/seedtherapy.com\/products\/comfrey-symphytum-officinale-25-seeds\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003esupplier’s current true comfrey growing instructions\u003c\/a\u003e before planting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eChoose a Long-Term Planting Location\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTrue comfrey is not a temporary annual planting. North Carolina Extension notes that it spreads readily and can regrow from root pieces left behind during removal. Avoid placing it where you expect to dig, divide or redesign the bed frequently.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBefore planting, check regional suitability and decide how you will manage unwanted growth. This species originates outside North America; an American-grown seed claim does not mean that the plant is native to the United States.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eRead the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/plants.ces.ncsu.edu\/plants\/symphytum-officinale\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eNorth Carolina Extension true comfrey plant profile\u003c\/a\u003e for growing conditions, spreading behavior and toxicity information.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eTrue Comfrey vs. Bocking 14\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis packet is identified as \u003cem\u003eSymphytum officinale\u003c\/em\u003e. It is not Bocking 14, the sterile Russian comfrey hybrid \u003cem\u003eSymphytum × uplandicum\u003c\/em\u003e ‘Bocking 14’.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe Royal Horticultural Society identifies Bocking 14 as sterile and recommends propagation by division or root cuttings. Do not purchase this seed packet expecting that cultivar’s non-seeding behavior.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCompare the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.rhs.org.uk\/plants\/108577\/symphytum-%C3%97-uplandicum-bocking-14\/details\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eRHS Bocking 14 cultivar description\u003c\/a\u003e when deciding which type of comfrey fits your garden.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGarden Uses and Safety\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eComfrey foliage can be incorporated into garden compost. Its flowers also provide a reason to include it in a carefully managed ornamental planting. These gardening uses do not establish that the plant is suitable for eating or home medical treatment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor information about the plant’s toxic compounds, see the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ars.usda.gov\/research\/publications\/publication\/?seqNo115=331669\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eUSDA Agricultural Research Service’s comfrey toxicity research summary\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eAmerican-Grown Seed\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSeed Therapy identifies this product’s seed origin as American grown. That statement concerns where the seed was grown, not the native range of the species or the origin of every packaging component.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLearn how to distinguish these claims in buyamerican.mom’s \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/buyamerican.mom\/blogs\/made-in-the-usa\/how-to-tell-if-product-is-made-in-usa-jpg\"\u003eproduct-origin verification guide\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eExplore More Garden Seeds\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBrowse the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/buyamerican.mom\/collections\/garden-seeds\"\u003eGarden \u0026amp; Seeds collection\u003c\/a\u003e to compare other planting options. Review each variety’s climate requirements, mature size, spreading habit and safety information separately.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Southern Seeds","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55724562153764,"sku":"COMF1","price":6.49,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0748\/2494\/1860\/files\/true-comfrey-20-seeds-packet-seed-therapy-2820322.png?v=1783753974","url":"https:\/\/buyamerican.mom\/products\/true-comfrey-20-seeds","provider":"BuyAmerican","version":"1.0","type":"link"}