Am I Taking Good Care Of My Elecampane?

Did you grow your Elecampane in containers?

Did you placed your Elecampane in partial shade?

Did you planted your Elecampane in well-drained soil?

Do you live in a region with a hot and humid climate?

Do you make sure that the soil is kept moist but never soggy or flooded?

Do you feed your Elecampane with commercial fertilizers or flower food?

This plant spreads aggressively by thick, fleshy roots that produce new shoots. Because this plant primarily reproduces vegetatively, preemergence herbicides commonly used are not effective against it. It is nearly impossible to remove all of the root pieces. To help control this plant's growth it is best grown in containers.

Elecampane grows best in partial shade but will tolerate full sun. If you live in a region with a hotter climate, be sure to place your Elecampane plants where they will receive some afternoon shade.

The only condition that the soil needs to fulfill for this plant to grow in it is to be well-drained. Elecampane can tolerate a range of soil types, from sand to clay, but moist, semi-fertile loam is ideal.

Elecampane grows in a wide range of climate types and temperatures, but it does best in zones with mild summers and cold winters. It does not grow well in very hot and humid areas.

For Elecampane to thrive the soil needs to be kept moist but never soggy or flooded. As a wildflower, elecampane does not require a precise watering schedule, but proper, deep watering will help produce healthy roots.

There is no need to feed elecampane flowers with commercial fertilizers or flower food, and organic feeding is best if you plan to harvest the roots for medicinal uses. Simply top-dress the soil with compost in spring.

Good job! You are taking good care of your Elecampane.