Inula ensifolia (Swordleaf Inula, Horseheal)
Botanical Information
| Family | Asteraceae |
| Genus | Inula |
| Species | ensifolia |
| Category | Perennials |
Details
| USDA Hardiness Zone | 3a-8b |
| USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
| Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
| RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
| Height | 20-40 cm |
| Spread | 45-60 cm |
| Growth | Medium |
| Flowering Period | July, August, September |
Description and Growing Information
| Shape | Small, clump-forming. |
| Landscape | Beds and borders, City, Cottage/Informal, Low Maintenance |
| Propagation | Propagate by division or from seed. |
| Cultivation | Plant in free-draining soil in a sunny position. |
| Pests | Generally pest-free. Subject to powdery mildew. |
| Leaf Description | Dark-green, lance-shaped leaves. |
| Flower Description | Bright-yellow, daisy-like flowers with narrow petals and large darker centres. |
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