Inula, Elecampagne, Alant, Elfwort, Elf Dock, Scabwort, Wild Sunflower, Elecampane 'Goliath'

When I first planted the Inula it was amazing. I put it as the focal point 3 feet from my driveway. It was great for a few years. Now ...Read Morethe original plant is not as vibrant as when it was a newby and doesn't flower as much. It seems that it is much more interested in reproducing horizontally in really annoying spots where it is difficult to dig up. I'm thinking I may just get rid of it after it blooms. Also, the stalks and leaves after blooming are not attractive (ugly). I'm glad I planted it and will be glad when it is gone.

Stately plant if slightly coarse in the floral department. The roots, it seems, can be used to produce a substance that kills the MRSA ba...Read Morecterium.
No problem after you get it growing.

Elecampane is a beautiful garden specimen with large spacious, light green pointed-tip leaves that does not appear to attract pests. Requ...Read Moreires plenty of room to grow vertically, however, and probably about 5-6 feet laterally. Now reaching maturity in its 3rd year, I planted it on the northeast side of the garden next to a 4x4 about 7-ft tall in case staking was required. The bumblebees have adopted both the 4x4 and the elecampane. It's almost grown above the 4x4 and it's only May!

Very large velvety pointed leaves, cheerful yellow flowers in July. This plant gets about 7' tall for me, needs plenty of room. Herb us...Read Moreed for respiratory problems, as antibacterial, and to aide digestion.