Elecampane likes to velvet itself, so it is ideal for natural gardens or cottage gardens. In the wild, it prefers to grow in flowing water such as streams or rivers, but can also tolerate a little drought.
Elecampane propagates itself through seeds
sow elecampane
Like other self-seeding plants, elecampane is relatively easy to sow. It belongs to the light germs, so the seeds must not be completely covered with soil. It is sufficient if you press the seeds a little onto the soil and then moisten them well.
You can collect and dry the seeds of your own plants from around the end of September. Stored in a cool and dry place, the seed keeps well until sowing in March or April of the following year. If you would rather prefer your elecampane on the windowsill, then start doing so in February.
share elecampane
The roots of the elecampane can weigh several kilos. Since elecampane is a medicinal plant, the root has medicinal properties. You can safely remove part of the root from an older plant or split the root ball. Your elecampane will recover quickly. On this occasion, you can also plant your plants in a new [location, if necessary.
The best time for division is either late summer after flowering or spring before the elecampane starts to sprout again. This gives the plant enough time to gather new strength before winter or flowering. Dig up the rootstock carefully so you don't damage it. Divide it into two or more equal pieces and put them back in the ground.
To give the new plants a good start, add some organic fertilizer to the planting hole. This can be horn shavings ($39.99) or well-rotted compost, depending on what you have on hand. Water the root pieces well.
The most important tips for propagation:
- easy to propagate
- including himself
- light germinator
- Root division in spring or late summer
- Water the root pieces well
- Add organic fertilizer to the planting hole
tips
The simplest variant of propagation is self-sowing. Then all you have to do is let the young plants grow.