About
This native biennial plant about 80cm or more tall, with softly hairy, stalked mid-green basal leaves and purplish stems bearing dense clusters of tightly packed, cylindrical yellow flowerheads, 1cm in diameter, from midsummer to early autumn.
About the genus
Inula may be annuals, herbaceous perennials or sub-shrubs, moslty with large basal leaves and daisy-like yellow flower-heads, often with narrow ray-florets
Growing conditions
SunlightFull sun, Partial shade
Soil typeChalk, Loam, Sand, Clay
Soil pHNeutral, Alkaline
Soil moistureWell-drained
AspectSouth-facing, West-facing
ExposureExposed, Sheltered
UK hardinessH6
Plant details
Plant typeAnnual Biennial
HabitClump forming
FoliageDeciduous
Height1-1.5 metres
Spread0.5-1 metres
Time to full height2-5 years
Suggested usesWildflower meadow, Wildlife gardens
Care notes
CultivationGrow in moist but well-drained soil in sun or light shade
PruningNo pruning necessary
PropagationPropagate by seed
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free
Disease resistanceMay be susceptible to Powdery mildews in dry soil