elecampane

How to Grow and Care for elecampane

elecampane · Inula helenium
Also known as: allicampane; elf dock; elf wort; else dock; enula campana; horse elder; horse heal; scabwort; wild sunflower; yellow starwort

It prefers deep, rich, moisture-retentive soil in full sun or partial shade. May need support if planted in windy situation

Watering: Evenly moist soil all growing months, extra water in hot sunshineSunlight: Full sun · Partial shadeInformation to be completed

Planting and Growing elecampane

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Care difficulty2 / 5
Watering scheduleEvenly moist soil all growing months, extra water in hot sunshine
Sunlight requirementsFull sun · Partial shade
Ideal temperatureInformation to be completed
Soil typeClay · Loam
Soil pHAcid · Alkaline · Neutral
Soil moistureMoist but well drained
FertilizingBalanced large perennial feed once every three weeks spring to autumn
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Care Tips

It prefers deep, rich, moisture-retentive soil in full sun or partial shade. May need support if planted in windy situation

How to Water elecampane?

Evenly moist soil all growing months, extra water in hot sunshine

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What Are the Sunlight Requirements for elecampane?

Full sun · Partial shade

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What Is the Ideal Temperature Range for elecampane?

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What Soil Is Best for elecampane?

Soil type
Clay · Loam
Soil pH
Acid · Alkaline · Neutral
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What Are the Moisture Requirements for elecampane?

Moist but well drained

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How to Fertilize elecampane?

Balanced large perennial feed once every three weeks spring to autumn

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How to Prune elecampane?

Trim back faded foliage in the autumn or early spring

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How to Propagate elecampane?

Propagate by division in autumn or spring. Take basal softwood cuttings in spring. Propagate by seed in spring; germinate at 10°C (50°F)

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How to Transplant elecampane?

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How to Care for elecampane in Winter?

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How to Plant elecampane?

It prefers deep, rich, moisture-retentive soil in full sun or partial shade. May need support if planted in windy situation

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How to Repot elecampane?

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How to Harvest elecampane?

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Common Pests & Diseases

Diseases

Usually trouble free

Pests

Usually trouble free

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The Toxicity of elecampane

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More General Info About elecampane

Attributes of elecampane

Plant typeHerbaceous Perennial
Height1.5-2.5 metres
Spread0.5-1 metres
FoliageDeciduous
HabitBushy
OriginW and Central Asia

Scientific Classification

Species
Inula helenium
Genus
Inula
Family
Asteraceae
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