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Elecampane

Elecampane is a sunflower family perennial with broad leaves. Plants each 4-5 feet tall with 2-3 inch flowers. Roots are used for tea. Seeds are certified organic.

Size: Packet: 50 seeds (0.15 gram), OG

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Elecampane (Inula helenium) is a perennial flower with broad leaves and roots that can be used for tea. Also known as elf-wort.

Flowers can sometimes occur in first year plants, but more commonly in the second year of growth. Roots can be harvested and divided approximately 200 days after seeding in ideal soil and climate conditions.

Seeds are certified organic.

Common Name:
Elecampane
Scientific Name:
Inula helenium
Plant Lifespan:
Perennial
Cold Hardiness (F):
Zone 8b (15 to 20)
Light Requirements:
Full Sun (min. 6 hours a day)/Part Shade
Seed In:
Mid Winter (Jan 21 - Feb 20), Late Winter (Feb 21 - Mar 20), Early Spring (Mar 21 - Apr 20), Mid Spring (Apr 21 - May 20), Late Spring (May 21 - Jun 20), and Late Summer (Aug 21 - Sep 21)
Seeding Depth:
Surface
Days to Sprout:
7-21
Optimal Soil Temperature (F):
65-70
Plant Spacing:
2-3 ft.
Plant Height:
4 ft.
Average Days from Seed to Harvest:
200+

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