Elecampane
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2Will it grow where I live?
Elecampane is hardy to zone 5 – that covers all of Central Europe and the British Isles, and every USDA zone from 5 upwards.
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Profile
- Family
- Asteraceae
- Habit
- annual
- Height
- 2 m
- Spread
- 1.5 m
- Growth
- medium
- Lifespan
- 10 years
- First yield
- after 2 years
- Hardiness
- zone 5–8
- Shade tolerance
- full sun
- Soil
- Sand, Silt, Loam
- Soil moisture
- semi-dry – very wet
- pH
- 5.3 – 8.6
Flowering & harvest
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Uses
Growing
Inula helenium prefers full sun and moist, well-drained loamy or clay soils with neutral to slightly alkaline pH. Water regularly during the growing season to keep soil moist but not waterlogged. Propagate by seed sown in spring or autumn, or by division in spring or autumn. Provide staking if grown in windy locations. Trim back faded foliage in autumn or early spring.
Frequently asked questions
Elecampane: how big does it get?
Elecampane (Inula helenium) grows as a annual and reaches roughly 2 m in height when mature, with a spread of about 1.5 m. Growth is medium.
Elecampane: what site does it need?
Elecampane tolerates full sun. Suitable soils are Sand, Silt, Loam. Soil moisture should be in the range semi-dry – very wet. The pH may lie between 5.3 and 8.6.
Elecampane: is it hardy?
Elecampane is listed as hardy in zone 5–8 and survives normal winters outdoors there.
Elecampane: will it grow in Central Europe?
Elecampane is hardy to zone 5 – that covers all of Central Europe and the British Isles, and every USDA zone from 5 upwards.
Elecampane: when does it flower?
In a temperate northern-hemisphere climate it flowers from May to July.
Elecampane: is it poisonous?
No toxicity is recorded for Elecampane. With wild plants, never rely on a database alone — only on a confident identification.
Elecampane: what is it used for?
Rated on a scale up to 10: Edible 2/10, Medicinal 3/10, Other uses 2/10.
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