Elecampane Seedlings
SCIENTIFIC NAME:
Inula helenium
VARIETY:
"Elecampane". Herbaceous perennial. Native to southern and central Europe, the Balkan Peninsula and central Asia. Giant plant bearing handsome, yellow flowers. Harvest the octopus-like roots in the fall of the second year’s growth. Known as an ally to the respiratory system! Popular with pollinators. Up to 7 ft tall when well established.
CULTURE:
Plant prefers full sun to part shade and moist soils. Plant spacing: 2 ft.
SCIENTIFIC NAME:
Inula helenium
VARIETY:
"Elecampane". Herbaceous perennial. Native to southern and central Europe, the Balkan Peninsula and central Asia. Giant plant bearing handsome, yellow flowers. Harvest the octopus-like roots in the fall of the second year’s growth. Known as an ally to the respiratory system! Popular with pollinators. Up to 7 ft tall when well established.
CULTURE:
Plant prefers full sun to part shade and moist soils. Plant spacing: 2 ft.
SCIENTIFIC NAME:
Inula helenium
VARIETY:
"Elecampane". Herbaceous perennial. Native to southern and central Europe, the Balkan Peninsula and central Asia. Giant plant bearing handsome, yellow flowers. Harvest the octopus-like roots in the fall of the second year’s growth. Known as an ally to the respiratory system! Popular with pollinators. Up to 7 ft tall when well established.
CULTURE:
Plant prefers full sun to part shade and moist soils. Plant spacing: 2 ft.
