Since Anglo Saxon times and beyond Elecampane with its yellow sunflowers in summer above broad foliage, was deeply revered as a magical plant as well extremely important medicinally. Though a naturalised alien, one comes across stands in all kinds of wild places, such as the coast of Pembrokeshire or the Scottish Islands where it must have been for centuries if not millennia.
Supplied as Bare-root Plants (sent without pots, with roots carefully prepared for planting)
Growing Information
Flowering Period: Summer
Colour: Yellow
Height: 120–180 cm
Position: Full Sun
Soil: Moist but Well-drained
Naturalising: Excellent
Wildlife Value: Pollinator value: Excellent. Large daisy-like flowers provide abundant nectar for bees and butterflies.
