species 12,387 observations

Elecampane

Inula helenium

Field notes

Supports All

30 native animals
supported in the US

Plant eaters Animals that feed on it Leafcurl Plum Aphid, Plum-thistle Aphid, Timothy Thrips 3
Flower visitors Pollinators and other flower visitors Common Eastern Bumble Bee, Perplexing Bumble Bee, Northern Amber Bumble Bee, Brown-belted Bumble Bee 27

Range

United States

Greener is more native, amber more introduced; paler is less certain. How this was decided

Key traits

Layer: Herbaceous plants
Light: Full sun
Moisture: Well drained Moist
Soil: Loam Clay
Soil pH: Acid Neutral
Habit: Erect
Plant type: Wildflower

From NC State Extension and USDA PLANTS.