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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

2,29 €

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SKU: INU01

GTIN: 4251420519139

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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.

Plant description

Species:	Asteraceae
Root system:	Rhizome
Plant type:	Herbaceous plant Wildflower
Flower colour:	Yellow
Region of origin:	Central Europe Southern Europe Asia
Special features:	Needs light to germinate Food for bees
Use:	Cut flower Ornamental plant Medicinal plant Herb/spice plant Scented plant Dye plant
Climate:	Temperate
Winter hardiness zones:	4 (-34 bis -30 °C)
Lifecycle:	Perennial Hardy
Flowering months:	June July August September
Eventual height:	1-3 m

Growing advice

Sunlight:	Shade Full sun
Soil type:	Nutrient-rich Free-draining Dry Humus-rich Fresh
Sowing depth:	0 cm
Planting distance:	50 cm
Germination time:	1-2 weeks
Water requirement:	High
Germination temperature:	15-20°C
When to sow outdoors:	April May June

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 names:	Echter Alant, Altkraut, Brustalant, Darmkraut, Darmwurz, Edelwurz, Glockenwurz, Helenenalant, Helenenkraut, Odinskopf, Schlangenkraut, Großer Heinrich
Italian names:	Enula Campana

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Manufacturer information: Magic Garden Seeds GmbH | Junkersstraße 7 | Regensburg, Germany, 93055 | service@magicgardenseeds.com | https://www.magicgardenseeds.com

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