Elecampane Seed
Inula helenium
$3.95 – $26.55
Inula helenium
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. Traditional usage (TWM): bronchial infection, pneumonia and debilitating, chronic cough. The plant is also processed to yield a blue dye.
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Care Information
Germination
12 – 18 days at 65-75°F
Days to Maturity
90 Days
Sowing
Light-dependent germinator (plant on surface or only very shallowly covered, so light can penetrate)
Transplant – Sow 4 weeks before last frost. Barely cover the seed. Bottom water or mist to avoid covering the seed with displaced soil. After second set of leaves appear, transplant seedlings out to the garden, even if you still expect a few frosts.
Direct seed – Sow just before last frost. Cover seed lightly with soil. Broadcast seeding is not recommended. Keep moist. Thin to desired spacing.
Soil Requirements
well-moistened rich or clay soil
Light Preference
Plant prefers part shade and evermoist soils, although full sun will be tolerated.
Plant Spacing
24″ apart
Hardiness Zones
Zones 3 – 8
Harvest
Medicinal: Elecampane is harvested in the fall of the second or third year. Waiting until the second year allows the roots to develop more fully and reach maximum size. Remove roots when the plant is dormant with a spading fork.
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