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 flowe
Plant 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 plants need plenty of space to grow, well-drained soil and a sunny location. They are tolerant of a range of soil types but avoid heavy clay soils which do not drain well. Prune back the plants in early spring to remove the dead stems from winter.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