Elecampane, Official (Inula helenium) seeds, organic
$3.95 – $49.10
Family: Aster (Asteraceae)
Hardy Zones 3 to 8
(Elf Dock) Herbaceous perennial. Native to southern and central Europe, the Balkan Peninsula and central Asia. Giant plant bearing handsome, yellow flowers. Harvest the octopus-like roots in the fall of the second year’s growth. Traditional usage (TWM): bronchial infection, pneumonia and debilitating, chronic cough. The plant is processed to yield a blue dye. Plant prefers part shade and evermoist soils, although full sun will be tolerated. Sow seed in greenhouse in early spring or sow directly in garden in mid-spring. Light-dependent germinator (plant on surface or only very shallowly covered, so light can penetrate). Expect excellent germination in about 12 days. After second set of leaves appear, transplant seedlings out to the garden, even if you still expect a few frosts. Grows in full sun or partial shade. Plant 2 feet apart. This is pure seed, with pappus removed.
Packet contains 50 seeds
1 g contains ~250 seeds
5 g contains ~1,250 seeds
10 g contains ~2,500 seeds
Certified Organically Grown
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Lynn –
These seeds readily germinated and dependably grew into the 6-foot-tall beauties, with lovely yellow flowers and huge leaves, that I’ve come to expect. Now I’m processing a pile of roots, recently harvested from my 2-year-old plants. Already have a big batch of tincture from last year’s roots. As always, this was a boffo Strictly Medicinal product!
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Richo Cech –
Hi Lynn, Nice job on those root slices, that is precisely how they are supposed to look. Elecampane–one of my top go-to herbs for treating upper respiratory issues. Can be lifesaving. Richo
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Becca –
Is this something deer would eat or chipmunks? Do any of your books cover how to harvest and use the roots?
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Richo Cech –
Hi Becca, Thanks for writing. Chipmunks and deer do not eat Elecampane. You can find detailed information in both “Making Plant Medicine” and “Growing Plant Medicine Vol 1.” This plant has saved many lives and is a standard go-to for our family when upper respiratory infection gets scary. richo
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me-5044 –
Not sure on how to best do a preparation so they just grow out there. Survived brutal winters and summers.
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Richo Cech –
check the book “making plant medicine” for elecampane recipes
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Vicky Morris –
Wonderful people wonderful seeds! Thank you for making these seeds available.
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Dezlie Broome –
I’ve ordered from here before and reading this comment, I can say that I would love to have found such wonderful people in my life. Do you guys ever do something like an open house or garden tours? From reading the comments, I know your name is Frank. Hi Frank, I’m Dezlie. Big love from Pueblo Colorado. 💕👍💕
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Marie Irene Knoll –
Great results, love this plant and all of it’s attributes. Wonderful seed stock.
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Brian (verified owner) –
Very good growing seed stock, came up well and thrived in garden and also in 20 lb pots! Did not loose any!
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ramintasm –
One of the truly miraculous herbs my family and I have ever tried, H Ph brand, of course. Looking forward to growing them myself.
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Christine Chandler –
I was planning to plant these seeds on the outer edge of an old tree where the ground can become soggy in the spring with heavy rains and remain that way for a week or two. Or would by a woodland stream be better? If not, can you make other suggestions? These are the only places on my property which are “evermoist”. Thanks. Love the site. Have a hefty order, but just found out through a comment that you have more than seeds?
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Richo Cech –
hi christine, we do grow and sell elecampane plants if that’s what you mean. the outer edge of the old tree seems the best choice. r
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