Silver Creek Nursery Ltd.
Potted Elecampane
Potted Elecampane
Available only for pick-up at nursery.
Species: Inula helenium
History: Elecampane is native from Spain all the way to parts of China and has become naturalized in parts of North America. It has traditionally served a variety of purposes including being used to treat snake and spider bites by the Ancient Greeks, to test if honey has spoiled by the Ancient Romans, as a candied snack in Medieval Europe, and to make absinthe. Throughout its long history it has provided various medicinal uses as well. It also has quite the storied past, with the species name referring to the myth that the plant sprung up from the tears of Helen of Troy while the Celts associated it with fairies and elves.
Why We Grow It: Although not commonly used medicinally today, it still provides some novelty to the garden. The small, yellow flowers resemble those of asters to which it is related. The flowers attract pollinators and the roots, like comfrey, are good at mining nutrients from deeper in the soil.
Fruit Specs
Fruit Specs
Recommended Use: Ornamental, attracting pollinators, medicinal
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Growing Specs
Growing Specs
Canadian Hardiness Zone: 3
Soil Preference: Adaptable to any soil as long as it is well-drained
Flowering Time: Summer
Bloom Colour: Yellow
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Sun/Shade Requirements:
Prefers partial shade (approx. 6-8 hours of sun daily) but will tolerate full sun
General Growth Habits:
Plant grows 3-6ft tall, does not spread via runners as much as related plants. Generally few pest or disease issues. Flowers summer to fall.
Primocane or Floricane (if applicable):
Thorns:
Pickup
Pickup
Potted plants are only available for pick-up at the nursery. They unfortunately cannot be shipped due to the size and weight of the pots.
You are welcome to order potted plants ahead of time online or stop in at the nursery to purchase them! Our hours vary seasonally so we recommend checking our posted hours ahead of time (see the bottom of the webpage or our Google hours).
Size at Purchase
Size at Purchase
The sizes of potted plants varies by species and variety, but we have some approximate size ranges based on pot size (all heights include the pot):
- 1g pots - 1-3ft tall
- 2g or 3g pots - 1.5-3ft tall
- 5g pots - 3-7ft tall
- 8g pots - 4-7ft tall
Please note that some plants may fall outside these ranges. If you are curious about the size of a specific kind of plant, call or email us and we're happy to give you a more accurate size range!
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