Description
All comfreys are perennial herbs in the Boraginaceae family, preferring moist, fertile soils and sun to part-shade. In NZ, they’re hardy and often semi-evergreen. Their main uses are:
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Medicinal: externally in poultices, salves, and ointments for bruises, sprains, and wound healing (traditionally known as “knitbone”).
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Garden: dynamic accumulator (especially potassium), superb compost activator, mulch, and liquid feed.
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Pollinator plant: highly attractive to bees and other beneficial insects.
