[gavinjconway]

Hi All - I was given some root cuttings of Creeping Dwarf Comfrey (Symphytum grandiflorum) and it has really taken well in its pots. See photo.. I need to know if this is the real macoy comfrey for using to make "tea" and composting with.

I also have some Bocking 14 (I assume as it had purple flowers when I dug it up) and it has longer wider big leaves.. I know this is the real stuff but was wondering about the other. It was given to me by an avid gardener who has had a garden share for years and seems to know his stuff. I dont want to plant out the wrong type and get smothered by it.

All the above are currently in pots waiting to be planted out when the area has been dug and is ready..

[mattwragg94]

http://chat.allotment-garden.org/index.php?topic=15279.0

just did a quick search for you gavin (above link), apparently it only spreads to 1m/ 3ft.

[gavinjconway]

Thanks matt.... looks like its just a pretty ground cover and not for liquid feed...so probable not good for compost either... Suppose it will just get binned..