elecampane
Also known as: allicampane; elf dock; elf wort; else dock; enula campana; horse elder; horse heal; scabwort; wild sunflower; yellow starwort
I. helenium is a robust perennial to 2m tall, with toothed, narrowly elliptic leaves to 60cm long, white-hairy beneath, and yellow daisy-like flower heads to 9cm wide, with narrow rays and a darker centre
Scientific classification
- Species
- elecampane (Inula helenium)
- Genus
- Inula
- Family
- Asteraceae
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- Toxicity
- Herbaceous Perennial
- Plant type
- 1.5-2.5 metres
- Height
- 0.5-1 metres
- Spread
- Deciduous
- Foliage
- Bushy
- Habit
- Spring · Summer
- Season of interest
- Full sun · Partial shade
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of elecampane
Distribution map
W and Central Asia
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of elecampane
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elecampane care guide
- Evenly moist soil all growing months, extra water in hot sunshine
- Watering
- Full sun · Partial shade
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
Watering
Evenly moist soil all growing months, extra water in hot sunshine
Fertilizing
FertilizingBalanced large perennial feed once every three weeks spring to autumn
Pruning
PruningTrim back faded foliage in the autumn or early spring
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by division in autumn or spring. Take basal softwood cuttings in spring. Propagate by seed in spring; germinate at 10°C (50°F)
Growing
GrowingIt prefers deep, rich, moisture-retentive soil in full sun or partial shade. May need support if planted in windy situation
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Common pests and diseases
Diseases
Usually trouble free
Pests
Usually trouble free
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