Elecampane - 50 seeds (Inula helenium) SM

Family: Aster (Asteraceae), Hardy Zones 3 to 8

Plant Description: 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 can be processed to yield a blue dye. 

Traditional usage (TWM): bronchial infection, pneumonia and debilitating, chronic cough. *CONSULT A PROFESSIONAL FOR MEDICAL USE* 

Growing Instructions: Plant prefers part shade and evermoist soils, although full sun will be tolerated. Sow seed in greenhouse in early spring or sow directly in garden in mid-spring. Light-dependent germinator (plant on surface or only very shallowly covered, so light can penetrate). Expect excellent germination in about 12 days. After second set of leaves appear, transplant seedlings out to the garden, even if you still expect a few frosts. Grows in full sun or partial shade. Plant 2 feet apart. This is pure seed, with pappus removed.

Packet contains 50 seeds. Certified Organically Grown.