About
Inula ensifolia is a clump-forming, deciduous herbaceous perennial to around 60 cm with narrow, lance-shaped, mid-green leaves. From mid to late summer, golden-yellow, daisy-like flowerheads are produced freely. A reliable and ornamental inula for a sunny or partly shaded border.
About the genus
Inula are annuals, herbaceous perennials and subshrubs with large, often basal leaves and yellow, daisy-like flowerheads, usually with many narrow ray florets. Excellent plants for bold, summer-colour in sunny or partly shaded borders.
Growing conditions
SunlightFull sun
Soil typeSand, Loam, Clay, Chalk
Soil pHNeutral, Acid, Alkaline
Soil moistureMoist but well-drained, Well-drained
AspectWest-facing, South-facing
ExposureExposed, Sheltered
UK hardinessH7
Plant details
Plant typeHerbaceous Perennial
HabitClump forming
FoliageDeciduous
Height0.5-1 metres
Spread0.5-1 metres
Time to full height2-5 years
Suggested usesCity and courtyard gardens, Cottage and informal garden, Prairie planting, Wildlife gardens
Native toEurope, SW Asia
Care notes
CultivationGrow in any well-drained soil in full sun
PruningCut back all old growth to ground level at the end of the year
PropagationPropagate by seed in spring or autumn or by division in spring or autumn
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free
Disease resistanceMay be susceptible to powdery mildews if grown in too dry a soil