Inula helenium - 1.5 Ltr pot

Description
The Elecampane (Inula helenium) is an upright perennial that produces yellow, radial flowers from July to August. Its lanceolate leaves are medium green in colour. In a sunny to semi-shady location with well-drained, humus-rich, loose, nutrient-rich soil, it usually reaches a height of approx. 1.8 m and is approx. 1.5 m wide. The Elecampane is well tolerant of frost.

Leaves
The leaves of the Elecampane are medium green, lanceolate.

Spread
Germany.

Frost hardiness
The Elecampane has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Upright.

Water
Water regularly and allow the soil to dry out in the meantime.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny to semi-shady position.

Soil
Normal soil.

Planting time
Planting: Autumn, depending on variety also in spring.

Planting partner
The Elecampane sets beautiful accents together with: Common goldenrod, true balsam, common fennel.

Flower
Inula helenium forms radiating, yellow flowers from July.

Interesting facts
Plant or parts of the plant are poisonous.

Use
Solitary, medicinal, cottage garden, herbaceous border