Russian Comfrey Bocking 14 Root Cuttings - 5 Live Roots | Symphytum × uplandicum

About This Plant

Russian Comfrey (Bocking 14) is a sterile, herbaceous perennial prized for vigorous growth and high nutrient accumulation. The deep root system pulls minerals from subsoil, concentrating them in the foliage for use in composting, mulching, and soil fertility. This cultivar is valued for its high potassium content, supporting flowering and crop production.

What You Will Receive

5 live Bocking 14 Russian Comfrey root cuttings. Healthy propagation material ready for planting. Sterile cultivar that does not spread by seed. Organically grown plant material. Planting and growing instructions included.

Growing Information

Common Name: Russian Comfrey Bocking 14
Botanical Name: Symphytum × uplandicum
Plant Type: Herbaceous perennial
Growth Stage: Root cuttings
Sun Requirements: Full sun to partial shade
Soil: Fertile, moisture-retentive, well-draining soil
Watering: Moderate; water regularly until established
Mature Height: 3–5 feet
Growth Rate: Fast
USDA Zones: 4–9
Container Friendly: Not recommended for long-term growth

Care Tip

Plant root cuttings approximately 2 inches deep in a permanent location, spacing plants 2–3 feet apart. Allow plants to fully establish during their first growing season before harvesting leaves for mulch, compost, or fertilizer production.