Inula helenium - Elecampane

Elecampane (Inula helenium) is a tall perennial herb grown for its edible root and its long history of use as a respiratory and digestive tonic.

Inputs

• Hardiness zone 4¹
• Hardiness zone 5¹
• Hardiness zone 6¹
• Hardiness zone 7¹
• Hardiness zone 8¹
• Full sun¹
• Semi-shade¹
• Moist soil¹

Outputs

• Human food¹
• Medicinal use¹
• Dye¹

Type

• Herb
• Perennial

Functions

• Attracting bees¹

Footnotes

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