Description
Elecampane, is a rhizomatous, sunflower-like composite of the aster family.
Elecampane, Inula helenium, also called horse-heal or marchalan, is a widespread plant species in the sunflower family Asteraceae. It typically grows to 3-6 tall.
It is noted for having coarse, toothed, rough-hairy leaves, broad floral bracts, feature numerous very thin, scraggly yellow rays which surround a center disk of darker yellow tubular flowePlant Specifications
*above specification are indicative only. actual dimensions may vary by +-10%
| Common Name | Elecampane, horse-heal, alanroot or elfdock |
| Maximum Reachable Height | 3 to 6 feet |
| Flower Colour | Yellow |
| Bloom Time | July to September |
| Difficulty Level | Easy to grow |
Planting and care
Inula helenium care
Inula is a bushy herbaceous summer flowering plant. It blooms from July to October in most zones and produces 5-inch blooms with slender rayed petals in yellow and deep orange-yellow. Most species are hardy to USDA planting zones 5 to 8.
| Sunlight | Full Sun to Partial Shade |
| Watering | Medium |
| Soil | Well-drained soil |
| Temperature | 25 degrees C |
| Fertilizer | Apply any organic fertilizer |
Inula helenium special feature
Can be used for cottage gardens, wildflower gardens, borders, herb gardens etc.
Inula helenium uses
Ornamental Use:
- The plant is used for an ornamental purpose
Medicinal Use:
- The root is used to make medicine
- Elecampane is used for lung diseases including asthma, bronchitis, and whooping cough
- It is also used to prevent coughing, especially coughing caused by tuberculosis; and as an expectorant to help loosen phlegm, so it can be coughed up more easily
- Note: Please consult your health expert