About
A compact-growing herbaceous perennial with leafy stems with hairy, mid-green oval or inverted lance-shaped foliage. In summer, large orange-yellow daisy-like flowers with ray-florets that are thin and wavy, emerge from very hairy buds.
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 typeSand, Loam, Clay, Chalk
Soil pHNeutral, Alkaline, Acid
Soil moistureMoist but well-drained, Well-drained
AspectSouth-facing, West-facing, North-facing, East-facing
ExposureExposed, Sheltered
UK hardinessH6
Plant details
Plant typeHerbaceous Perennial
HabitSpreading branched
FoliageDeciduous
Height0.1-0.5 metres
Spread0.1-0.5 metres
Time to full height2-5 years
Suggested usesCottage and informal garden, Wildflower meadow, Wildlife gardens
Care notes
CultivationGrows easily in any moisture retentive soil in sun or partial shade
PruningCut back to ground level at the end of the season
PropagationPropagate by division in
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-free, although powdery mildews may be a problem if the soil is too dry