Russian Bocking 14 Comfrey – Symphytum × uplandicum 'Bocking 14' Live Starter Plant | 3 Inch Pot | Sterile Perennial Herb

Grow one of the most valuable plants for permaculture and organic gardening with a live Russian Bocking 14 Comfrey (Symphytum × uplandicum 'Bocking 14') starter plant. This sterile, non-invasive hybrid is prized for its rapid growth, nutrient-rich foliage, and versatility in the garden. Gardeners love Bocking 14 for making compost, mulch, and nutrient-rich fertilizer tea, while its beautiful purple flowers attract bees and other beneficial pollinators. Unlike common comfrey, this cultivar does not produce viable seed, making it an excellent choice for controlled planting near vegetable gardens, orchards, and food forests. Each healthy, well-rooted starter plant is shipped in a 3-inch nursery pot and is ready to establish quickly.

You will receive:
✔️ 1 live Russian Bocking 14 Comfrey plant
✔️ Healthy, well-rooted starter plant in a 3-inch nursery pot
✔️ Approximately 3–5 inches tall at shipping
✔️ Sterile, non-invasive perennial variety
✔️ Secure packaging for safe arrival

🌼 Growing Information
Common Name: Russian Bocking 14 Comfrey
Botanical Name: Symphytum × uplandicum 'Bocking 14'
Plant Type: Herbaceous perennial
Growth Stage: Rooted starter plant
Sun Requirements: Full sun to partial shade
Soil: Fertile, well-draining soil; prefers pH 6.0–7.0
Watering: Moderate watering during establishment; drought tolerant once established
Mature Height: Up to 40 inches
Growth Rate: Fast
USDA Zones: 3–9
Container Friendly: Yes, with a large container

💡 Care Tip: Plant comfrey where it has room to mature, spacing plants 2–3 feet apart. Harvest leaves several times throughout the growing season to use as nutrient-rich mulch, compost activator, or homemade fertilizer tea. Cut plants back after harvesting to encourage vigorous new growth.