Elecampane Seeds – 25 Count

Southern Seeds was founded in 2019 by Ryan and Kim Dorn and became Seed Therapy in 2025. The family business moved its operations to the Dallas, Texas, area in 2023. Drawing on generations of growing experience, the team focuses on dependable seeds, personal customer service, and helping gardeners succeed. Its work includes relationships with American farms and seed donations to schools and community gardens.

Elecampane (Inula helenium) - 25 Seeds

Description:

This stunning plant features handsome, yellow flowers and is named after Helen of Troy. As the legend goes, she was holding an elecampane in her hand when she left to live with Paris in Troy, another legend says that it sprung up from where her tears fell. It was used in ancient Rome for culinary purposes as well as medication. Elecampane is native to Europe and parts of Asia, but it is cultivated all over the world.

Planting Instructions:

Elecampane prefers part shade and moist soils, although full sun will be tolerated. Sow seeds in a greenhouse in early spring or sow directly in the garden in mid-spring. This is a light-dependent germinator (plant on surface or only very shallowly covered, so light can penetrate). Expect germination in about 12 days. After the 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.

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• Heirloom
• Non-GMO
• American grown seeds
• Perennial
• USDA Zones: 3-8

Sold as seeds for planting. Select this packet by its variety, quantity, and growing requirements; it is not a live plant.

Country of origin: United States. The supplier identifies this product as American-grown.

Keep unused seeds dry and cool in a clearly labeled, closed container. Protect the packet from humidity and temperature swings, and retain the variety name and sowing notes for your next planting. Use the species-specific directions below when deciding whether to start indoors, sow directly, soak seeds, or provide a cold period. Germination and growth vary with seed handling and local growing conditions.

For general seed-starting and storage guidance, see University of Minnesota Extension’s seed-starting guide. Use the variety-specific packet directions for this product.

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