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Official Elecampane Flower Seeds (Organic)

Official Elecampane Flower Seeds (Organic)

Harvest the Roots for Medicinal Use

Elecampane - Inula helenium

Herbaceous perennial. Native to southern and central Europe, the Balkan Peninsula and central Asia. Giant plant bearing handsome, yellow flowers. Harvest the octopus-like roots in the fall of the second year’s growth. The plant is processed to yield a blue dye. This is pure seed, with pappus removed.

Organically Grown. 50 seeds/pkt.

  • Sow seed in greenhouse in early spring or sow directly in garden in mid-spring. Light-dependent germinator (plant on surface or only very shallowly covered, so light can penetrate).
  • Expect excellent germination in about 12 days.
  • After second set of leaves appear, transplant seedlings out to the garden, even if you still expect a few frosts.
  • Grows in full sun or partial shade.
  • Plant 2 feet apart.
  • USDA Certified OrganicCertified by Oregon Tilth
    Quantity Discounts for Official Elecampane Flower Seeds (Organic)
    Buy 10 for $4.27 each
    Buy 25 for $4.04 each
    $4.49
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    Description

    Elecampane - Inula helenium

    Herbaceous perennial. Native to southern and central Europe, the Balkan Peninsula and central Asia. Giant plant bearing handsome, yellow flowers. Harvest the octopus-like roots in the fall of the second year’s growth. The plant is processed to yield a blue dye. This is pure seed, with pappus removed.

    Organically Grown. 50 seeds/pkt.

  • Sow seed in greenhouse in early spring or sow directly in garden in mid-spring. Light-dependent germinator (plant on surface or only very shallowly covered, so light can penetrate).
  • Expect excellent germination in about 12 days.
  • After second set of leaves appear, transplant seedlings out to the garden, even if you still expect a few frosts.
  • Grows in full sun or partial shade.
  • Plant 2 feet apart.
  • These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

    Shipping Information

    Ships from Northern CA.

    Shipping Weight: 0.01 lb

    Dimensions: 5.0"L x 2.625"W x 0.1"H

    Features

    • Attracts Bees/Butterflies
    • Does Not Require Support
    • Good for Drying
    • Open-Pollinated
    • Requires Summer Water
    • Useful in Dye Making

    Characteristics

    Organic Status: Certified Organic Product
    USDA Growing Zone: 3 - 8
    Approximate Harvest Time : Early Fall
    Approximate Harvest Time : Late Fall
    Growth Habit : Herbaceous
    Life Cycle : Tender Perennial
    Plant Usage : Attracts Bees/Butterflies
    Plant Usage : Medicinal Plant
    Plant Usage : Ornamental
    Planting Time : Spring
    Seed Unit Sizes : Seed Pack
    Soil pH : 5.6 - 6.0
    Soil pH : 6.1 - 6.5
    Soil pH : 6.6 - 7.0
    Soil pH : 7.1 - 7.5
    Soil pH : 7.6 - 8.0
    Starting Location : Direct Sow
    Starting Location : Start Indoors & Transplant
    Sun Requirements : Full Sun
    Useful Plant Part : Root
    Organic Certifier: Oregon Tilth

    Planting & Care

    Soil & Water: Prefers rich, sodden to moist garden or wayside soil in the sun to part shade.

    Planting & Growing: Sow in spring, directly in a prepared garden bed or pots. Barely cover seed, tamp in firmly and keep warm, moist and in the light until germination (about 12 days). Thin or transplant to 1-2 feet apart.

    Harvesting & Storage: Root may be harvested in the late fall of the second or third year.

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