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Genus: Inula Species: helenium Common Name: Elecampane Family: Asteraceae Order: Asterales Native: Central and Asia Habit: Herbaceous Perennial Height: 5 to 10 feet Width: 3 to 5 feet Flowering Season: Summer to Fall Flower Color: Yellow Propagation: Seed, root cuttings or division Zone: Hardy to zone 4 Note: This plant is suitable for perennial backgrounds. Elecampane is being used in herbal, nutritional and food supplements. Prefers sunny, moderately dry, ordinary garden soil.