Inula helenium (Elecampane) DIY If critters are especially hungry

If critters are especially hungry spray into hand and rub on skin

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Bloom Time: April-May

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Flowers are solitary and large reaching 2-3 in

Inula helenium (Elecampane) DIY If critters are especially hungryThis is one of the most gratifying plants to grow and make medicine with since the plants get big quick! Once established they are easy to dig and divide in perpetuity. Likes sun, maybe 3 ft of room, at least 6 hours of direct light, and a little extra water during the summer. Inula helenium is a PERENNIAL growing to 1. 5 m (5ft) by 1 m (3ft 3in). It is in flower from July to August, and the seeds ripen from August to September. The species is