SKU: 88003778625
comfrey seeds or plants

comfrey seeds or plants Comfrey Bocking #4 (Symphytum uplandicum)

Sale price$22.41 Regular price$24.90
Save 10%

Pay in installments of $6.22 with ShopPay, AfterPay and Klarna

Shipping Estimate
USA
  • USA
  • CAN

Ships within 48 hours · Estimated delivery Oct 3 - Oct 8

Promo Codes Available:

For Your Every Summer RSVP, with Code: SUMMER15

Description

comfrey seeds or plants Comfrey Bocking #4 (Symphytum uplandicum)Comfrey, Bocking #4 (Symphytum uplandicum Bocking 4) Bocking #4 comfrey is a vigorous, deep rooted perennial known for its exceptional biomass production, nutrient accumulation, and value in regenerative garden systems. Selected in England for its high yield and resilience, this cultivar is especially useful in composting, mulching, and soil building strategies. While less commonly used medicinally than wild comfrey, it remains a cornerstone plant for

Comfrey, Bocking #4 (Symphytum × uplandicum ‘Bocking 4’)

Bocking #4 comfrey is a vigorous, deep-rooted perennial known for its exceptional biomass production, nutrient accumulation, and value in regenerative garden systems. Selected in England for its high yield and resilience, this cultivar is especially useful in composting, mulching, and soil-building strategies. While less commonly used medicinally than wild comfrey, it remains a cornerstone plant for permaculture and homestead-scale fertility systems.

Key Characteristics

Dynamic accumulator for nutrient cycling
Bocking #4 develops a deep taproot that mines nutrients—especially potassium, calcium, and trace minerals—from subsoil layers. These nutrients are concentrated in its large leaves, which can be cut multiple times per season and used as a nutrient-rich mulch around fruit trees, vegetables, or perennial crops. This makes it a key plant for closed-loop fertility systems.

High biomass production for mulch and compost
This cultivar is known for producing abundant leafy growth, often allowing for 3–5 cuttings per growing season. The leaves break down quickly, making them ideal for “chop-and-drop” mulching, compost acceleration, or layering in sheet mulch systems. It is one of the most efficient plants for generating on-site organic matter.

Sterile, non-invasive clumping form
Unlike common comfrey, Bocking #4 is a sterile cultivar that does not set viable seed, reducing the risk of unwanted spread. It grows in a defined clump that gradually expands over time, making it easier to manage in intentional plantings such as orchard guilds or designated fertility patches.

Essential plant for orchard guilds and permaculture systems
Bocking #4 is widely used around fruit trees where it acts as a living mulch, nutrient pump, and pollinator-support plant. Its early-season flowers provide nectar for bees, while its large leaves shade soil and reduce moisture loss. It is especially valuable in food forests, silvopasture edges, and regenerative agriculture systems focused on soil building.

  • Native range: Hybrid of European species (cultivar developed in England)
  • Plant life cycle: Perennial
  • Sun requirements: Full sun to partial shade
  • Soil requirements: Medium to medium-wet
  • Mature height: 2–4 feet
  • Bloom time: May – July
  • Bloom color: Purple to blue
  • USDA Hardiness zones: 4–9

For best results, plant Bocking #4 where it can remain long-term. Cut regularly to maximize biomass and nutrient cycling, and position it strategically where its leaves can be easily harvested and redistributed throughout your system.

Shipping Notes
  • Free Standard Shipping on $100+ Orders to the USA.
  • Except Preorder products are shipped in 48 hours.
  • Delivery to the USA:
  1. Standard Shipping : 3-10 business days
  • If time is of the essence, please consider selecting expedited delivery for faster service.
Exchange/Return Notes
  • We offer a 30-day return/exchange service after receiving.
  • Final sale items are not eligible for returns or exchanges.
  • To process your return/exchange, please contact us at [email protected]
  • Please click here for more details>>> Return & Exchange Policy
SKU: 88003778625

Discover Niche Categories That Outsell comfrey seeds or plants

Top-Converting Item to Boost Your Average Order

4.1 ★★★★★
Based on 21 reviews
Sort
Highest Rating
Newest First
Oldest First
Product Reviews
T
Verified Purchase
Taila Ang
Alexandria, US
★★★★★ 4
Great toy but sorted color
It’s been my pup best friend for 10 months. She takes him everywhere and plays with him everyday, and he’s still in a good condition. I bought another one in case something happens with her fav toy but came on a different color, so I wish we could chose it before.
WAS THIS REVIEW HELPFUL?YesReportShare
Reviewed in the United States on December 6, 2022
A
Verified Purchase
AcerGirl
Alexandria, US
★★★★★ 5
Hit with puppy girl.
My puppy girl has 4 of these things, she loves them so much.
WAS THIS REVIEW HELPFUL?YesReportShare
Reviewed in the United States on October 8, 2025
C
Verified Purchase
CharlotteAmalie
Port Orchard, US
★★★★★ 5
Great Cat Toy!
My cat loves playing with this hedgehog. They get along great.
WAS THIS REVIEW HELPFUL?YesReportShare
Reviewed in the United States on September 6, 2023
Verified Purchase
031415
Pawtucket, US
★★★★★ 1
I bought 3 of these and all tails fell off in 3 days.
Order one and that one had stuffing coming out got a replacement one and that one had stuffing and the tail was only holding on to one string.. A waste of money.got 1 good one out of the 3 i bought Now theres tails are off 3 days after purchase. I have a yorkie and theres no way hes strong enough to rip toys. His old one just like it was a year old and had no issues guess were switching back to the old one..
WAS THIS REVIEW HELPFUL?YesReportShare
Reviewed in the United States on July 19, 2021
A
Verified Purchase
Amazon Customer
Pawtucket, US
★★★★★ 5
Durable and cute dog toy
Surprisingly durable and has held together well even with our super aggressive chewers!
WAS THIS REVIEW HELPFUL?YesReportShare
Reviewed in the United States on January 31, 2020

recommand products