This plant's large leaves add a unique texture to the back of the border, while its yellow flowers provide late season interest. Elecampane is used in France and Switzerland to make absinthe.
Latin Name
Inula helenium
Family
Asteraceae
Also Known As
Horse Heal Elfdock
Type of Plant
Perennials
Herbs
Bloom Season
July - September
Seasons
Summer
Fall
Specifications
Max Height: 6'
Max Spread: 3'
Uses
Sunlight Exposure
Full Sun
Part Shade
Colors
Native Range
Eurasia
History
John Bartram had this plant in his catalog in the mid-18th century.
Other Details
Pollinator
Planted at Mount Vernon
Hardiness Zones
Average annual extreme minimum temperature 1976-2005
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