Herbaceous perennial herb,
​In cold areas it is dormant in winter. It is lush and fast-growing. The leaves are a useful addition to compost or used as mulch, as they contain silica, nitrogen, magnesium, calcium, potassium and iron. The whole plant is an excellent soil conditioner and responds to being mowed, which can happen 3- 4 times per year and the disposed of as previously described. (Mulch or compost) 
 
The flowers are excellent bee forage.
•      Cultivation: - Perennial herb to 60 cm high x 75 cm wide.
•       Health: - Bruises, sprains and bone fractures have been treated with comfrey for the last two  thousand years.
•       Use: - Leaves and roots can be used as a poultice and also to make an ointment.
•       Landscape: -

1.  Dainty summer display of pink to purple flowers.
2.   Leaves a prolific source of potassium rich mulch.