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How to Grow Elecampane - Inula helenium
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First harvest after 2 years
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Height iAverage height
54 inches (137 cm)
Planting distance iPlanting distance
24 inches (61 cm)
Sowing depth iSowing depth
0.5 inches (1.3 cm)
How to grow Elecampane
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Common names: Horse-heal, elfdock
Family: Asteraceae (21)
Type: Herbs (24)
Group: Other (60)
Diseases: No serious disease problems
Pests: No serious pest problems
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