Russian Comfrey Bocking #4 Live Root Crowns – 2.5 lb+ | Symphytum × uplandicum, Bocking 4

About This Plant

Russian Comfrey Bocking #4 is a sterile Russian comfrey cultivar valued for abundant leafy biomass and a deep-rooted growth habit. It is grown for chop-and-drop mulch, composting, compost tea, green manure, and pollinator-friendly plantings. Foliage can be cut back during the growing season and will regrow under suitable conditions.

What You Will Receive

You will receive at least 2.5 pounds of live Comfrey crowns. Each crown includes at least one growth point and can be planted directly; larger crowns may be divided to create additional starts. Plants are organically grown without pesticides or herbicides. Includes: at least 2.5 lbs of live Russian Comfrey crowns, Bocking #4 variety, each crown with growth point, larger crowns may be suitable for division, organically grown, secure packaging for safe arrival.

Growing Information

• Common Name: Russian Comfrey Bocking #4
• Botanical Name: Symphytum × uplandicum ‘Bocking 4’
• Plant Type: Hardy herbaceous perennial
• Growth Stage: Live root crowns with growth points
• Sun Requirements: Full sun to partial shade
• Soil: Adaptable; best in fertile, moist, well-draining soil
• Watering: Regular during establishment; relatively drought tolerant once established
• Mature Height: Approximately 2–4 feet
• Growth Rate: Fast under favorable conditions
• USDA Zones: 4–9
• Container Friendly: Possible in large containers, but best in permanent garden locations

Care Tip

Plant crowns with the growth point near soil level and water thoroughly. Maintain consistent moisture during establishment. Once established, foliage can be periodically cut for mulch or composting while allowing regrowth between harvests. Established roots can regrow from root pieces left in the soil.