Elecampane
Inula helenium - Elecampane is a perennial herb in the aster family with appearances reminiscent of a sunflower. It’s tall, anywhere from 3-6 feet(!), with bright yellow flowers with seed heads in the middle. Primarily grown for harvesting the roots in the 2nd year for medicinal purposes, it also adds some dimension and vibrancy to a cottage and wildflower garden.
Full Sun
Plant 12-30 inches apart.
Available in 2.5 inch and 4.25 inch (quart) pots
(more planting information and harvesting suggestions are in our planting guide we send you after purchase)
Inula helenium - Elecampane is a perennial herb in the aster family with appearances reminiscent of a sunflower. It’s tall, anywhere from 3-6 feet(!), with bright yellow flowers with seed heads in the middle. Primarily grown for harvesting the roots in the 2nd year for medicinal purposes, it also adds some dimension and vibrancy to a cottage and wildflower garden.
Full Sun
Plant 12-30 inches apart.
Available in 2.5 inch and 4.25 inch (quart) pots
(more planting information and harvesting suggestions are in our planting guide we send you after purchase)
Inula helenium - Elecampane is a perennial herb in the aster family with appearances reminiscent of a sunflower. It’s tall, anywhere from 3-6 feet(!), with bright yellow flowers with seed heads in the middle. Primarily grown for harvesting the roots in the 2nd year for medicinal purposes, it also adds some dimension and vibrancy to a cottage and wildflower garden.
Full Sun
Plant 12-30 inches apart.
Available in 2.5 inch and 4.25 inch (quart) pots
(more planting information and harvesting suggestions are in our planting guide we send you after purchase)