Elecampane (Inula helenium) seeds
- Medicinal and magical plant from the aster family with a thick, aromatic rootstock.
- Contents: Approx. 60 seeds
- Open-pollinated variety, seed tested regularly
Regular price:
€2.39
Product number: INU01 GTIN: 4251420519139
Description
Elecampane is a perennial, sunflower-like shrub that, with up to 2 metres, reaches a considerable height. Elecampane is a true eyecatcher in the flower bed that magically attracts the glances of other gardeners as well as of bees because of its yellow blossoms.
The plant begins blooming after 3 years at the earliest and, due to its size, it should be given enough space in the garden.
For fumigation, the root, which brings confidence, light, and sunshine into life and which can help with depression, is suitable.
Elecampane also belongs into herb bunches that are mainly collected in rural areas and are consecrated on the Assumption of Mary.
Elecampane is suitable for dying. For that reason, it's mixed with urine, dried, and then ground. Furthermore, from its root, cough candy was produced as it has a mucolytic effect and contains many bitters. In the kitchen, on the contrary, it's only rarely used today.
The plant begins blooming after 3 years at the earliest and, due to its size, it should be given enough space in the garden.
For fumigation, the root, which brings confidence, light, and sunshine into life and which can help with depression, is suitable.
Elecampane also belongs into herb bunches that are mainly collected in rural areas and are consecrated on the Assumption of Mary.
Elecampane is suitable for dying. For that reason, it's mixed with urine, dried, and then ground. Furthermore, from its root, cough candy was produced as it has a mucolytic effect and contains many bitters. In the kitchen, on the contrary, it's only rarely used today.
Plant profile
| Plant type | Herbaceous plant, Wildflower |
|---|---|
| Use | Cut flower, Dye plant, Herb/spice plant, Medicinal plant, Ornamental plant, Scented plant |
| Lifecycle | Hardy, Perennial |
| Species | Asteraceae |
| Region of origin | Asia, Central Europe, Southern Europe |
| Characteristics | Food for bees, Needs light to germinate |
| Eventual height | 1-3 m |
| Flower colour | Yellow |
| Flowering months | August, July, June, September |
| Root system | Rhizome |
| Winter hardiness zones | 4 (-34 bis -30 °C) |
Growing instructions
| When to sow outdoors | April, June, May |
|---|---|
| Sowing depth | 0 cm |
| Germination temperature | 15-20°C |
| Germination time | 1-2 weeks |
| Climate | Temperate |
| Soil type | Dry, Free-draining, Fresh, Humus-rich, Nutrient-rich |
| Sunlight | Full sun, Shade |
| Water requirement | High |
| Planting distance | 50 cm |
Sowing and care
Perennial, lush medicinal and aromatic plant. Needs a lot of space and a sunny to semi-shade location. Direct sowing outdoors possible from mid-April or pre-cultivation in house from March. Only spread seed on substrate and press lightly. Germinates very well at +15-20°C in 7-14 days. Often flowers for the first time in the second year. Likes to sow itself.
Other names
Botanical name: Inula helenium, Aster helenium, Corvisartia helenium, Helenium grandifloeum, Aster officinalis
German: Echter Alant, Altkraut, Brustalant, Darmkraut, Darmwurz, Edelwurz, Glockenwurz, Helenenalant, Helenenkraut, Odinskopf, Schlangenkraut, Großer Heinrich
English: Elecampane, Horse-heal, Elfdock
French: Grande Aunée, Inule aunée, aromate germanique, panacée de chiron, lionne, œil-de-cheval, Inule hélénie
Italian: enula campana
Spanish: Elecampana, énula, helenio, ala, alaní, campana, el-ala, enula campana, helenioç, hierba campana, hierba de la campana, hierba del ala, hierba del moro, inula campana, raíz del moro, yerba campana, yerba del moro, énula campanula, ínula
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