Elecampane
Inula helenium 'Goliath'
Asteraceae
Growth habit
Herbaceous
Perennation
Perennial
Biocultural value
The roots contain helenin and tissue soothing mucilage which provide a very effective expectorant action when made into teas, cough syrups and throat lozenges. Roots are a traditional source of blue dye for Scottish tartans when mixed with ashes and whortleberries.
Location
Source of plant
Richters
Description
A seed strain that produces plants of extremely large stature with exceptionally large flowers.
USDA Hardiness Zone
5
Special characteristics
growth habit, medicinal/pharmaceutical, other ethnobotanical uses