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Er- what is this?

Discussion in 'New Members Introduction' started by fuchsialady, Apr 24, 2017.

  1. fuchsialady

    fuchsialady Gardener

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    I found this growing madly in a corner of my garden. I'm assuming it's a weed of some description as I don't recall planting anything. It looks vaguely familiar but I have no name for it. I'm hoping someone can help me. At the moment it's staying put as the bees seem to quite like it- and they need all the help they can get!
    Thanks for any help.
     

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  2. Scrungee

    Scrungee Well known for it

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    Comfrey.

    The top growth can be cut and immersed in water to make liquid feed (bit it can get a bit smelly). It will self seed and spread everywhere unless removed or you keep removing the flowers. There will be a huge clump of roots underneath.
     
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  3. Marley Farley

    Marley Farley Affable Admin! Staff Member

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    It will spread by roots as well not particularly friendly in the garden unless you are going to make a liquid feed from the leaves, if you are do it well away from the house as it really stinks.!!
     
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  4. fuchsialady

    fuchsialady Gardener

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    Thanks for those replies. I hadn't seen comfrey before but have heard about its smelly properties! I think it will be destined for removal!
     
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