Tuberous comfrey

Symphytum tuberosum

Also known as Symphytum tuberosum, Tuberous-rooted comfrey, Russian comfrey

Native Plants · Comfrey · Shade Perennial · Tuberous · Boraginaceae · Medicinal Herb · Woodland · Symphytum · European Native · Pollinator · Spring Flowers

Tuberous comfrey is a shade-tolerant perennial that does best in moist, humus-rich soil under partial shade. It produces clusters of pale yellow tubular flowers in spring and is largely self-sufficient once established. Avoid overwatering and divide clumps every few years to keep plants healthy.