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Elecampane - Inula helenium

When to plant iSowing / transplanting
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)
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Common names: Horse-heal, elfdock
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