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Elecampane

Elecampane

Inula helenium

perennial☀️ full sun💧💧 moderate waterZone 3aZone 9b

Elecampane is a tall perennial herb with large, velvety leaves and bright yellow daisy-like flowers that bloom mid to late summer. Traditionally valued in herbal medicine and as a dynamic accumulator, it attracts pollinators and has been used for centuries to support respiratory health.

Overview

Form
Upright
Growth Rate
moderate
Size
3–6′ tall × 1.5–2.5′ wide
Dormancy
deciduous

Tolerances & Soil

Zone 3aZone 9b
1471013
ColderWarmer
Zone range: Zone 3a to Zone 9b

Seasonality

Bloom Season

J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

Harvest Season

J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

Season of Interest

SummerFall

Herb

Soft non-woody plants of the field layer.

Succession Role

early successional

Native Range

Central Asia and temperate Europe

Function & Care

dynamic accumulatormedicinalpollinator nectarywildlife benefitedible

Edible Parts

rootleaf

Establishment & Care

Establishment
easy
Maintenance
low
Years to Bearing
2 years
Propagation
seed, division, root cutting