Elecampane high 50 fresh seeds (Inula helenium). Yellow flower, Herb

🌱 Inula helenium — Elecampane high

Elecampane high seeds are a product of Deodar Seeds, offering a unique opportunity to grow this rare and medicinal herb. Inula helenium belongs to the Asteraceae family, known for its diverse range of species. This perennial herbaceous plant is prized for its rhizome, which has been used in traditional medicine for centuries.

🌿 Botanical Description

Inula helenium has a thick, short, fleshy rhizome with a few thick roots extending from it. The rhizomes and roots are brown on the outside, yellowish on the inside. The stem is erect, furrowed, pubescent with short thick white hairs, reaching 100-175 cm in height. The leaves are alternate, large, unequal-toothed, velvety-grayish-yellow from below; the basal leaves are petiolate, elliptic or elongated-ovate. Inflorescences are baskets, 6-7 cm in diameter, located singly at the ends of stems and branches, collectively forming an irregular shield or brush. The flowers are yellow, with a dirty-white tuft of hairs instead of a calyx.

🌾 Growing & Agrotechnics

• Sow seeds 1-2 cm deep in well-draining soil in early spring or late summer. Stratification is recommended for 30-60 days.
• Germination temperature: 15-20°C, germination time: 1-3 weeks.
• Soil type: rich, well-draining soil with a pH between 6.0 and 7.0.
• Watering and fertilization: keep the soil consistently moist, fertilize with a balanced fertilizer in the growing season.
• USDA Hardiness Zone: 4-8, frost tolerance: moderate.

🗺️ Natural Growing Areas

Inula helenium is native to Europe and Asia, growing in a variety of habitats, including meadows, forests, and along rivers. It thrives in areas with full sun to partial shade and well-draining soil.

✨ Interesting Facts

Inula helenium has been used in traditional medicine for centuries, particularly for its anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties. The rhizome is also used as a flavoring agent in some beverages. Inula helenium is a popular ingredient in herbal remedies, particularly for its ability to soothe digestive issues and reduce inflammation.