Russian Comfrey Bocking #4 – Symphytum × uplandicum Live Root Crowns | 2.5 Pounds | Organically Grown | Sterile Perennial

Grow one of the most valuable plants for sustainable gardening with 2.5 pounds of live Russian Comfrey Bocking #4 (Symphytum × uplandicum) root crowns, organically grown and ready for planting. Bocking #4 is a sterile, non-invasive variety prized for its vigorous growth, nutrient-rich foliage, and exceptional use as a natural mulch, compost activator, green manure, and supplemental livestock forage. Its deep root system helps mine valuable nutrients from the soil, making it a favorite among homesteaders, permaculture gardeners, and compost enthusiasts.

Each order includes healthy live crowns with at least one active growing point, allowing for rapid establishment. Crowns may also be divided into multiple starts if desired. You will receive healthy crowns similar in quality to those shown in the listing photos.

You will receive:

✔️ Approximately 2.5 pounds of live Russian Comfrey Bocking #4 root crowns
✔️ Each crown includes at least one growth point
✔️ Organically grown with no pesticides or herbicides
✔️ Healthy, planting-ready crowns
✔️ Secure packaging for safe arrival

🌼 Growing Information

Common Name: Russian Comfrey Bocking #4
Botanical Name: Symphytum × uplandicum
Plant Type: Herbaceous perennial
Growth Stage: Root crowns
Sun Requirements: Full sun to partial shade
Soil: Fertile, well-draining soil
Watering: Moderate; water regularly while establishing, drought tolerant once mature
Mature Height: 3–5 feet
Growth Rate: Fast
USDA Zones: 3–9
Container Friendly: Yes, with a large, deep container

💡 Care Tip: Plant crowns as soon as possible after arrival with the growth point facing upward. Space plants 2–3 feet apart to allow for mature growth. Harvest leaves several times throughout the growing season for compost, mulch, or homemade comfrey fertilizer while allowing plants time to regrow between cuttings.