inula (Inula verbascifolia) plant — close-up photo
Easy to grow

inula

Inula verbascifolia

Overview

Inula verbascifolia, commonly known as Showy Fleabane or Showy Inula, is a flowering perennial native to the Mediterranean and Central Asian regions. With attractive, daisy-like flowers, this plant has a height of up to 1.5 m and a spread of 0.5 m. The greater showing of bright yellow petals around a honey-colored center appears in summer, creating a cheery blast of color. Inula verbascifolia will attract pollinators to the garden while tolerating a range of soils and conditions. Forget-me-nots, black-eyed Susans, and other sun-loving plants look beautiful when planted in combination with Showy Fleabane.

Care Guide

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Watering

Average — every "2-3" days.

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Light

Full sun, part shade.

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Temperature

Hardiness zone 5-8.

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Pruning

Best pruned in June, July, August, December, January, February, June, July, August, June, July, August, December, January, February.

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Propagation

Seed Propagation, Division, Cutting

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