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

Russian Comfrey Bocking #4 (Symphytum × uplandicum) is a vigorous perennial herb valued for its fast growth, clumping habit, and abundant foliage. This listing includes at least 2.5 pounds of live Russian comfrey root crowns, with each crown containing at least one growth point.

Bocking #4 is a cultivated Russian comfrey type commonly used in gardens, homesteads, composting systems, and organic gardening practices. The seller states that these crowns are organically grown without pesticides or herbicides and describes Bocking #4 as a sterile variety that does not produce viable seed.

The live crowns are shipped as root material rather than as a potted plant. Natural variation in crown size and shape should be expected, and larger crowns may be divided into multiple starts.

🔹 BULLET POINTS:

• At least 2.5 lbs of live Russian Comfrey root crowns
• Bocking #4 – Symphytum × uplandicum
• Each crown includes at least one growth point
• Perennial herb with a fast growth rate and clumping habit
• Seller states plants are organically grown without pesticides or herbicides
• Seller describes Bocking #4 as sterile and non-seeding
• Root crowns may vary naturally in size and shape
• Larger crowns may be divided into multiple planting starts
• Shipped as live root crowns rather than a potted plant

🧾 MATERIALS:

Live Russian comfrey root crowns, Bocking #4, with at least 2.5 lb total weight.

📋 ATTRIBUTES:

Common Name: Russian Comfrey
Scientific Name: Symphytum × uplandicum
Plant Type: Herb / Perennial
Life Cycle: Perennial
Flower/Fruit Color: Light purple flowers reported by seller
Sunlight: Not provided
Soil: Not provided
Water: Not provided
USDA Zone: Not provided
Plant Form: Live root crowns
Quantity/Weight: At least 2.5 lbs
Growth Habit: Clumping
Growth Rate: Fast
Country of Origin: United States
Growing Method: Organically grown, according to seller

Plant Condition Disclosure:

Live plants may be shipped dormant, leafless, recently pruned, bare root, or partially defoliated depending on season, weather, and shipping requirements.

Natural variation in size, branching, foliage density, color, root structure, and overall appearance should be expected.

Important Note:

You will receive a live starter plant (seedling/young plant). Listing photos show the plant at a mature stage for reference only. The actual plant size, shape, and appearance may vary and will be significantly smaller than the images shown.

❓ FAQ:

1. What USDA zones is Russian Comfrey Bocking #4 suitable for?
A USDA hardiness zone was not provided for this specific listing, so local climate suitability should be confirmed before planting.

2. Does Russian Comfrey Bocking #4 prefer full sun or shade?
The seller does not provide a specific sunlight requirement. Light conditions should be selected according to the growing site and local conditions.

3. How much water does Russian Comfrey need?
Specific watering requirements were not provided in the listing. Avoid allowing newly planted root crowns to experience unsuitable moisture conditions while they establish.

4. What is the growth habit of Bocking #4 comfrey?
Bocking #4 is described as a fast-growing, clumping perennial herb that produces substantial foliage.

5. Can Russian Comfrey Bocking #4 be grown in containers?
The listing is supplied as live root crowns rather than a potted plant. Container suitability was not specifically provided by the seller.