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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.
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.
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
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
Useful Information
Shipping
Shipping Weight: 0.01 lb
Dimensions: 5"L x 2.625"W x 0.1"H
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