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Comfrey
What I know:
� Likes to spread, roots can extend 10' from parent plant.
� Nearly impossible to kill.
� Has large, fuzzy leaves, and tiny flowers.
� Number of medicinal uses related to then skin (cuts, bruises, rashes) but should not be taken internally.
� A natural compost accelerant, I cut it back and add it to the compost each time I turn the pile.
� Grows in clumps, with new plants occassionally popping up some distance away.
� Easily divided with a shovel.
� Reaches about 3' in height, but wi not be harmed by frequent cutting.
� My kids refer to it as the 'band-aid plant'.
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