Permaculture companion plants for Comfrey

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Apple	Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Apple Edible Fruit Moisture Moist Light condition Prefers full sun, Tolerates partial shade Hardiness zone 3-8 Layer Trees Alternate name European crab apple Oil Soil light (sandy), medium, heavy (clay) PFAF edible rating 3 PFAF medicinal rating 2 Family Rosaceae Height 10.0 PFAF other uses rating 0 German name Perennial Deciduous Tree Attracts insects Habitat Animal feed Hedgerow	#### Links [Apple @ Plants For A Future](https://pfaf.org/User/Plant.aspx?LatinName=Malus sylvestris)	Show Edit
Peach	Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Peach Edible Fruit Growth Fast Moisture Moist Light condition Prefers full sun Flowers Hardiness zone 5-9 Layer Trees Alternate name Flowering Peach, Ornamental Peach, Common Peach Oil Seed Soil light (sandy), medium, heavy (clay) PFAF edible rating 5 PFAF medicinal rating 3 Family Rosaceae Height 6 PFAF other uses rating 3 German name Pfirsich, Bergpfirsich, Tellerpfirsich, Saturnpfirsich, Weinbergpfirsich Perennial Edible Fruit	#### Links [Peach @ Plants For A Future](https://pfaf.org/User/Plant.aspx?LatinName=Prunus persica)	Show Edit
Borage	Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Borage Edible Growth Medium Moisture Dry, Moist Light condition Prefers full sun, Tolerates partial shade Flowers Hardiness zone 6-9 Alternate name Common borage, Cool-tankard, Tailwort, Starflower Leaves Annual Oil Soil light (sandy), medium, heavy (clay) PFAF edible rating 3 PFAF medicinal rating 3 Family Boraginaceae Height 0.6 PFAF other uses rating 3 German name Borretsch Spacing 60cm Germination time 5-15 days Propagation - Direct sowing Direct sow early spring when temperatures reach 21°C (70°F). Best sown directly, as borage develops a delicate taproot. Propagation - Transplanting Doesn't transplant well due to long taproot. Germination temperature 21°C (70°F)	#### Links [Borage @ Plants For A Future](https://pfaf.org/User/Plant.aspx?LatinName=Borago officinalis) [Borage @ West Coast Seeds](https://www.westcoastseeds.com/products/borage)	Show Edit
Sweet cherry	Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Prunus_avium Edible Fruit Growth Fast Moisture Moist Light condition Prefers full sun, Tolerates partial shade Hardiness zone 3-7 Layer Trees Alternate name Sweet cherry Seed Soil light (sandy), medium, heavy (clay) PFAF edible rating 4 PFAF medicinal rating 2 Family Rosaceae Height 18.0 PFAF other uses rating 4 German name Süßkirsche Perennial Deciduous Tree Attracts insects Habitat Animal feed Hedgerow	#### Links [Sweet cherry @ Plants For A Future](https://pfaf.org/User/Plant.aspx?LatinName=Prunus avium)	Show Edit
Sour cherry	Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Prunus_cerasus Edible Fruit Moisture Moist Light condition Prefers full sun, Tolerates partial shade Hardiness zone 3-7 Layer Trees Oil Seed Soil light (sandy), medium, heavy (clay) PFAF edible rating 1 PFAF medicinal rating 2 Family Rosaceae Height 6.0 PFAF other uses rating 3 German name Sauerkirsche Perennial Deciduous Tree Tea Animal feed Attracts insects Habitat Hedgerow Wind breaker	#### Links [Sour cherry @ Plants For A Future](https://pfaf.org/User/Plant.aspx?LatinName=Prunus cerasus)	Show Edit
Rose	German name Layer Shrubs Light condition Prefers full sun, Tolerates partial shade Hardiness zone 2 Perennial Deciduous Shrub Fruit Habitat Animal feed Attracts insects Hedgerow Wind breaker		Show Edit
Black raspberry	Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rubus_occidentalis Edible Fruit Moisture Moist Light condition Prefers full sun, Tolerates partial shade Hardiness zone 3-7 Layer Shrubs Stem Soil light (sandy), medium, heavy (clay) PFAF edible rating 4 PFAF medicinal rating 2 Family Rosaceae Height 3.0 PFAF other uses rating 1 German name Schwarze Himbeere Perennial Deciduous Shrub Tea Poultry forage Animal feed Habitat Attracts insects Hedgerow	#### Links [Black raspberry @ Plants For A Future](https://pfaf.org/User/Plant.aspx?LatinName=Rubus occidentalis)	Show Edit
Red raspberry	Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rubus_idaeus Edible Fruit Root Growth Medium Moisture Moist Light condition Prefers full sun, Tolerates partial shade Hardiness zone 3-8 Layer Shrubs Stem Alternate name American red raspberry, Grayleaf red raspberry Soil light (sandy), medium, heavy (clay) PFAF edible rating 5 PFAF medicinal rating 3 Family Rosaceae Height 2.0 PFAF other uses rating 3 German name Perennial Deciduous Shrub Poultry forage Animal feed Habitat Attracts insects Hedgerow	#### Links [Red raspberry @ Plants For A Future](https://pfaf.org/User/Plant.aspx?LatinName=Rubus idaeus)	Show Edit
Red mulberry	Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Morus_rubra Edible Fruit Moisture Moist Light condition Prefers full sun, Tolerates partial shade Hardiness zone 4-9 Layer Trees Alternate name Common Mulberry, White Mulberry Leaves Soil light (sandy), medium, heavy (clay) PFAF edible rating 3 PFAF medicinal rating 2 Family Moraceae Height 15.0 PFAF other uses rating 2 German name Rote Maulbeere Perennial	#### Links [Red mulberry @ Plants For A Future](https://pfaf.org/User/Plant.aspx?LatinName=Morus rubra)	Show Edit
Black walnut	Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Juglans_nigra Edible Sap Growth Fast Moisture Moist Light condition Prefers full sun Hardiness zone 4-9 Layer Tall trees Oil Seed Soil light (sandy), medium, heavy (clay) PFAF edible rating 3 PFAF medicinal rating 3 Family Juglandaceae Height 30.0 PFAF other uses rating 4 German name Schwarznuss Perennial Medicinal Animal feed Habitat Wood Wind breaker	#### Links [Black walnut @ Plants For A Future](https://pfaf.org/User/Plant.aspx?LatinName=Juglans nigra)	Show Edit
Black mulberry	Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Morus_nigra Edible Fruit Growth Slow Moisture Moist Light condition Prefers full sun, Tolerates partial shade Hardiness zone 5-9 Layer Trees Soil light (sandy), medium, heavy (clay) PFAF edible rating 5 PFAF medicinal rating 3 Family Moraceae Height 10.0 PFAF other uses rating 3 German name Schwarze Maulbeere Perennial Deciduous Tree Poultry forage Habitat Animal feed	#### Links [Black mulberry @ Plants For A Future](https://pfaf.org/User/Plant.aspx?LatinName=Morus nigra)	Show Edit
White mulberry	Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Morus_alba Edible Weed potential true Fruit Growth Medium Moisture Moist Light condition Prefers full sun, Tolerates partial shade Manna Inner bark Hardiness zone 3-9 Layer Trees Alternate name Common Mulberry Leaves Soil light (sandy), medium, heavy (clay) PFAF edible rating 4 PFAF medicinal rating 3 Family Moraceae Height 18 PFAF other uses rating 4 German name Weiße Maulbeere Perennial Deciduous Tree Poultry forage Habitat Animal feed Wind breaker Hedgerow dye Fiber	Young leaves are edible. #### Links [White mulberry @ Plants For A Future](https://pfaf.org/User/Plant.aspx?LatinName=Morus alba)	Show Edit
Potato	Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Potato Edible Root Moisture Moist Light condition Prefers full sun Hardiness zone 3-10 Alternate name Irish potato, Andigena Perennial Soil light (sandy), medium, heavy (clay) PFAF edible rating 5 PFAF medicinal rating 2 Family Solanaceae Height 1.0 PFAF other uses rating 0 German name Kartoffel	#### Links [Potato @ Plants For A Future](https://pfaf.org/User/Plant.aspx?LatinName=Solanum tuberosum)	Show Edit
Common Hazelnut	Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Corylus_avellana Edible Growth Medium Moisture Moist Light condition Prefers full sun, Tolerates partial shade Hardiness zone 4-8 Layer Trees Alternate name Common filbert, European Filbert, Harry Lauder's Walking Stick, Corkscrew Hazel, Hazel Oil Seed Soil light (sandy), medium, heavy (clay) PFAF edible rating 5 PFAF medicinal rating 2 Family Betulaceae Height 6.0 PFAF other uses rating 5 German name Haselnuss Perennial Deciduous Tree Habitat Animal feed Hedgerow Wind breaker Basket	#### Links [Common Hazelnut @ Plants For A Future](https://pfaf.org/User/Plant.aspx?LatinName=Corylus avellana)	Show Edit
Gooseberry	Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ribes_uva-crispa Edible Fruit Growth Medium Moisture Moist Light condition Prefers full sun, Tolerates partial shade Hardiness zone 4-8 Layer Shrubs Alternate name European gooseberry, American gooseberry, Cu li, Egres, Fuge, Gigadze, Groseille a maquareau, Groseillier, Grosella blanca, Grosellero, Kikerberi, Kryhovnik, Maru suguri, Stachelbeere, Uva spina Leaves Soil light (sandy), medium, heavy (clay) PFAF edible rating 5 PFAF medicinal rating 1 Family Grossulariaceae Height 1.2 PFAF other uses rating 2 German name Perennial Deciduous Shrub Poultry forage Animal feed Habitat Attracts insects Hedgerow Good for containers	#### Links [Gooseberry @ Plants For A Future](https://pfaf.org/User/Plant.aspx?LatinName=Ribes uva-crispa)	Show Edit
Goumi	Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Elaeagnus_multiflora Edible Fruit Growth Medium Moisture Dry, Moist Light condition Prefers full sun, Tolerates partial shade Hardiness zone 5-9 Layer Trees Alternate name cherry elaeagnus, cherry silverberry, gumi, natsugumi, Essbare Ölweide, Rote Sommer-Ölweide, Langstielige Ölweide, Japanische Ölweide, Cibie, Longipe bush, Mupan-hsia Seed Soil light (sandy), medium, heavy (clay) PFAF edible rating 5 PFAF medicinal rating 2 Family Elaeagnaceae Height 3.0 PFAF other uses rating 3 German name Reichblütige Ölweide Perennial Deciduous Tree Poultry forage Habitat Animal feed Attracts insects Wind breaker Hedgerow N-fixer	#### Links [Goumi @ Plants For A Future](https://pfaf.org/User/Plant.aspx?LatinName=Elaeagnus multiflora)	Show Edit
Goji	Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lycium_barbarum Edible Weed potential true Fruit Growth Medium Moisture Moist Light condition Prefers full sun, Tolerates partial shade Hardiness zone 6-9 Layer Shrubs Alternate name goji berry, wolfberry, Box Thorn, Matrimony vine, Chinese matrimony vine, Chirchitta, Chirmethi, Duke of Argyle's teaplant, Ganger, Gangro, Gou qi zi, Kangu, Khatai, Kichar, Kutyafa, Licium, Morali, Ning xia gou qi, Wolfberry Also known as: Baies de Goji, Baies de Lycium, Barberry Matrimony Vine, Chinese Boxthorn, Di Gu Pi, Épine du Christ, Fructus Lycii, Fructus Lycii Berry, Fruit de Lycium, Goji Chinois, Goji de l’Himalaya, Goji Juice, Jus de Goji, Kuko, Lichi, Licium Barbarum, Litchi, Lychee, Lyciet, Lyciet Commun, Lyciet de Barbarie, Lycii Berries, Lycii Fruit, Lycium Fruit Leaves Soil light (sandy), medium, heavy (clay) PFAF edible rating 4 PFAF medicinal rating 3 Family Solanaceae Height 2.5 PFAF other uses rating 3 Perennial Deciduous Habitat Hedgerow Wind breaker	Goji, goji berry, or wolfberry (Chinese: 枸杞; pinyin: gǒuqǐ), is the fruit of either Lycium barbarum or Lycium chinense, two closely related species of boxthorn in the nightshade family, Solanaceae. L. barbarum and L. chinense fruits are similar but can be distinguished by differences in taste and sugar content. Both species are native to Asia, and have been long used in traditional Asian cuisine. The fruit has also been an ingredient in traditional Chinese, Korean, Vietnamese, and Japanese medicine, since at least the 3rd century CE. The plant parts are called by the Latin names lycii fructus (fruit), herba lycii (leaves), etc., in modern official pharmacopeias. #### Links [Goji @ Plants For A Future](https://pfaf.org/User/Plant.aspx?LatinName=Lycium barbarum)	Show Edit